Thursday & Friday April 28th & 29th Days 66 & 67

Comparative Religion Project

 Today's schedule

Present the Projects

Objective: Shown a presentation covering the 9 main world religions,  students will be able to identify various unique attributes the the world's main religions and define their differences in a comparative list. In addition students will be able to 

• Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;

• Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;

Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.

Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.

Presentation Spreadsheet (students - fill-in your own religion 1st, then fill-in the other faiths while watching the presentations)

For Next Week

Asia Map List

Asia Blank Maps

Current Events #21 & #22 (Asia) due Monday

CHAPTER 28 Page 590  Q's 1-3, 592 's 1-3, 594 Q's 1-3, 596 Q's 1 -2, 598 Q's 1,2


Page 590, 592, 594 (due next week Tues/Wed) Page 596, 598 (due next week Thurs/Fri) 

Tuesday & Wednesday April 26th & 27th Days 64 & 65

Comparative Religion Project

 Today's schedule

Start the Project

Objective: Shown a presentation covering the 9 main world religions,  students will be able to identify various unique attributes the the world's main religions and define their differences in a comparative list. In addition students will be able to 

• Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;

• Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;

Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.

Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.

Comparative Religion Project sheet

Group Distribution Sheet

Presentation Guidelines

Presentation Spreadsheet (students - fill-in your own religion 1st, then fill-in the other faiths while watching the presentations)

Big comparison chart (website where religions are summarized into categories, good site to see if you covered some of the same material)

For next Week

Asia Map List

Asia Blank Maps

Current Events #21 & #22 (Asia) due Monday

CHAPTER 28 Page 590  Q's 1-3, 592 's 1-3, 594 Q's 1-3, 596 Q's 1 -2, 598 Q's 1,2


Page 590, 592, 594 (due next week Tues/Wed) Page 596, 598 (due next week Thurs/Fri)

Monday April 25th Day 63

Mapping Monday- Middle East

 Today's schedule

Current Event  #21, #22 on the ASIA is Due Next Monday

Objective - Given a set of blank maps, and a list of political and physical items, students will be able to access on-line atlases to locate and properly list the items within a defined country/continent using the proper mapping techniques learned in class.

Rationale - Students current geographical awareness is sorely lacking, and this activity will assists in changing that deficiency

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various geographical items on a map, students will demonstrate their understanding of where items are located.

Asia Map List

Asia Blank Maps

CHAPTER 28 Page 590  Q's 1-3, 592 's 1-3, 594 Q's 1-3, 596 Q's 1 -2, 598 Q's 1,2


Page 590, 592, 594 (due next week Tues/Wed) Page 596, 598 (due next week Thurs/Fri)

Thursday & Friday April 21st & 22nd Days 61 & 62

Comparative Religion Project

 Today's schedule

Introduction to the Project

Objective: Shown a presentation covering the 9 main world religions,  students will be able to identify various unique attributes the the world's main religions and define their differences in a comparative list. In addition students will be able to 

• Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;

• Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;

Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.

Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.

Comparative Religion Project sheet

Group Distribution Sheet

Presentation Guidelines


CHAPTER 21 Textbook pages 442 Q's 1-2. Page 444 Q's 1-3, these are Due on the 2nd block day

Tuesday & Wednesday April 19th & 20th Days 59 & 60

Comparative Religion Project

 Today's schedule

Introduction to the Project

Objective: Shown a presentation covering the 9 main world religions,  students will be able to identify various unique attributes the the world's main religions and define their differences in a comparative list. In addition students will be able to 

• Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;

• Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;

Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.

Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.

Intro activity - Intro activity - 


Comparative Religion Project sheet

Group Distribution Sheet

Presentation Guidelines


CHAPTER 21 Textbook pages 442 Q's 1-2. Page 444 Q's 1-3, these are Due on the 2nd block day

Monday April 18th Day 58

Mapping Monday- Middle East

 Today's schedule

Current Event  #19, #20 on the Middle East is Due Next Monday

Objective - Given a set of blank maps, and a list of political and physical items, students will be able to access on-line atlases to locate and properly list the items within a defined country/continent using the proper mapping techniques learned in class.

Rationale - Students current geographical awareness is sorely lacking, and this activity will assists in changing that deficiency

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various geographical items on a map, students will demonstrate their understanding of where items are located.

CHAPTER 21 Textbook pages 438 Q's 1-3. Page 440 Q's 1-2, these are Due on the 1st block day

April 11-April 15th

Spring Break

Enjoy the break...

Thursday & Friday April 7th & 8th Days 56 & 57

CHAPTER 23 MIDDLE EAST TEST

OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. Students will learn how the story of Near East antiquity has been influenced by the outsiders who, peering in, tell it through the soft bias of their own culture and cultural perceptions of the Middle East. Modern students are subject to the same soft influences that affected the historical record and this lesson seeks to help students develop greater savvy in identifying biased sources.

RATIONALE: Students need to understand all the factors that developed the modern day Middle East we know today

EVIDENCE: By listing and understanding  factors which led to Modern Day Middle East Political climate,  students will demonstrate an enlightened knowledge about race, ethnicity, culture, ingenuity, and luck.

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Today will be the CHapter 23 Test

Due Thurs/Fri:
Textbook Page 487 Q's 1-6

Textbook Page 492 Q's 1-5

Textbook Page 499 Q's 1-5

Tuesday & Wednesday April 5th & 6th Days 54 & 55

CHAPTER 23 MIDDLE EAST

OBJECTIVE: Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East. Students will learn how the story of Near East antiquity has been influenced by the outsiders who, peering in, tell it through the soft bias of their own culture and cultural perceptions of the Middle East. Modern students are subject to the same soft influences that affected the historical record and this lesson seeks to help students develop greater savvy in identifying biased sources.

RATIONALE: Students need to understand all the factors that developed the modern day Middle East we know today

EVIDENCE: By listing and understanding  factors which led to Modern Day Middle East Political climate,  students will demonstrate an enlightened knowledge about race, ethnicity, culture, ingenuity, and luck.

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Today will be a period where students will share some of their Current Events of the last few weeks, as well as get class time working in Chapter 23.

Chapter 23 Assignments

Due Tuesday/Wed:
Textbook Page 474 Q's 1-5

Textbook Page 481 Q's 1-5

Due Thurs/Fri:
Textbook Page 487 Q's 1-6

Textbook Page 492 Q's 1-5

Textbook Page 499 Q's 1-5

Monday April 4th Day 53

Mapping Monday- Middle East

 Today's schedule

Current Event  #17, #18 on the Middle East is Due

Objective - Given a set of blank maps, and a list of political and physical items, students will be able to access on-line atlases to locate and properly list the items within a defined country/continent using the proper mapping techniques learned in class.

Rationale - Students current geographical awareness is sorely lacking, and this activity will assists in changing that deficiency

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various geographical items on a map, students will demonstrate their understanding of where items are located.

Middle East  Geography Unit

Middle East

Middle East Political and Physical List - Here

Middle East Blank Maps- Here

Chapter 23 Assignments

Due Tuesday/Wed:
Textbook Page 474 Q's 1-5

Textbook Page 481 Q's 1-5

Due Thurs/Fri:
Textbook Page 487 Q's 1-6

Textbook Page 492 Q's 1-5

Textbook Page 499 Q's 1-5