Agenda:
1) We will write our reflections for the project:
2) Present Projects, students will take notes on the projects and we'll turn those in at the end of presentations next week.
Monday we'll finish the projects in class.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Agenda: Wed/Thu November 4 & 5, 2009
Quote of the Day:
Agenda:
1) Review for the test (10 min)
2) Test Chapter 5 "Roman Republic, Vocabulary, Government"
3) Present Video Projects
Agenda:
1) Review for the test (10 min)
2) Test Chapter 5 "Roman Republic, Vocabulary, Government"
3) Present Video Projects
Agenda: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Learning Targets:
*Understand the significance of the Roman Legal codes and how they have shaped our legal system today.
*Explain how the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Roman Republic functioned. (Know the terms: Consuls, Praetors, Patricians, Plebeians, Senate, Centuriate Assembly, Twelve Tables, Law of Nations)
Agenda:
1. Warmup - Video "Engineering an Empire: Rome" First 15 minutes while students load their videos to Mr. Duez's computer. The Videos for the Video Project are due today.
See the warmup here:
2. Notes - "Roman Government"- Section 1 of notes for Chapter 5
3. Prep for test on Wed/Thu -- Rome Part 1. Mostly vocabulary. And the notes so far in the chapter.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Agenda: Monday, November 2, 2009
Quote of the Day: "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." - Japanese Proverb
Learning Targets:
* Understand the significance of the Roman Colosseum
Agenda:
1. Watch the video "Modern Marvels: The Roman Colosseum"
2. Answer the video questions and turn them in at the end of the period.
Here is a sample from Youtube.com:
Due tomorrow:
Homework for Chapter 5
Video for the Video Project
Any reassessments for the essay on the Video Project
Learning Targets:
* Understand the significance of the Roman Colosseum
Agenda:
1. Watch the video "Modern Marvels: The Roman Colosseum"
2. Answer the video questions and turn them in at the end of the period.
Here is a sample from Youtube.com:
Due tomorrow:
Homework for Chapter 5
Video for the Video Project
Any reassessments for the essay on the Video Project
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Video Due on Tuesday
Here's another post of the Video Rubric. Due Tuesday. If you have any questions, send me an email: david.duez@humble.k12.tx.us
Rubric Video Project Video
Rubric Video Project Video
Friday, October 30, 2009
Agenda: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Learning Targets:
* Explain the role of the Roman Army and Roman Soldier and how this military machine helped to expand Roman territory.
* Understand the 3 Punic Wars, their impact, and how their outcome helped to shape Rome's future
Agenda:
1. Pass back the project essays. Discuss them and the Video that is due on Tuesday. Also practice vocabulary from the chapter. I will hand out an old Vocab Quiz for practice. [There is no vocab quiz this time, just a test that is mostly vocab next week.]
2. Video & Discussion = "The Roman Soldier"
3. The 3 Punic Wars - Notes
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Roman Influence on the Modern World
5th period today brainstomred the many ways that the Roman World has influenced the modern world.
I snapped a picture of the board and uploaded it here. Can you think of any other ways?
Agenda: Wed/Thu 10/28 and 10/29
Quote of the Day: "Time the devourer of everything." - Ovid, Roman Poet (pictured to the right source)Learning Targets:
* Why was Rome successful?
* What was the impact of geography on the development of the Roman Republic and Empire?
* How was the government of Rome organized?
Agenda:
1) Roman Empire Chapter Video - "The Roman World" (10 min) Students will take notes on the video.
2) Chapter 5 Section 1 Notes - "Impact of Geography on Rome" and the "Roman Republic" Students will be able to answer the question - "Why Was Rome Successful?"
3) CNN Student News if time permits
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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CNN Student News - Tue, 27, 0ct, 2009
Today's warmup was CNN Student News. Students were to take notes over the 10 min broadcast and then write 2 summary sentences for 2 separate news stories.
Agenda: Tuesdsay, October 27, 2009
Commodus: Yes...the greatness of Rome. And what is that?Lucilla: It's an idea. Greatness...greatness is a vision.
Commodus: Exactly, a vision. Do you not see, Lucilla? I will give the people a vision and they will love me for it. They will soon be tired of the sermonizing of a few, dry, old men. I will give them the greatest vision of their lives.
Learning Targets:
- Explain how the geography of Italy, The Mediterranean Area, and Rome led to the development of early Rome. The narrow Italian peninsula was an important crossroads, and farmland was plentiful. Rome itself was strategically situated inland on hills along the Tiber River.
- Explain how new technological advancements help the spread of the Roman culture and control of the Mediterranean world.
- In the late sixth century the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings based north of Rome and established a republic. Wealthy patrician landowners in the Roman Senate dominated the early republic.
1. CNN Student News (15 min) - We'll watch today's episode of CNN Student News and write 2x2's. Two sentence to summarize two different stories. Then we will discuss briefly.
2. Mr. Duez's reflections on yesterday's Philosophical Chairs Discussion - "Where would you rather life - Athens or Sparta?"
3. We will introduce Chapter 5 "The Roman Empire" and begin notes.
Mr. Duez will pass out the Targets for Chapter 5 Roman Empire.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Video Project VIDEO Rubric
Here is the video project VIDEO rubric. We handed in the essay today, but the video is not due until next Tuesday, November 3rd. I already handed this out in class, but just in case anyone has misplaced it, here it is:
Rubric Video Project Video
Rubric Video Project Video
Targets Chapter 5 "Roman Empire"
Questions from Chapter 5: (due on October 2nd)
This Roman Chapter will be divided into two tests.
The first test will be on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th
This test will mostly focus on Vocabulary, the impact of Geography on Rome, and development of the Roman government.
(The end of this six week's period is Friday, November 6th)
Reminder that the Video for the Video Project is due on Tuesday, November 3rd.Chapter 5 Targets "Roman Empire"
Agenda: Monday, October 26, 2009
Quote of the Day: "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." - Voltaire
Agenda:
1. Turn in Video Project Essay. (-10 points each day it is late)
2. How to: "Philosophical Chairs"
5 Main Rules:Tomorrow we will being studying Rome - Chapter 5
1) Only spend "1 minute" in the hot seat or undecided portion of the room.
2) Repeat or Rephrase a "2nd time" what the last person said before you begin.
3) Wait "3 Seconds" when the last person speaks to be sure they are finished.
4) You must wait "4 Passes" to speak again. In other words, you would wait until a person on your side speaks before you can speak again.
5) MOVE - Move your "5" toes and get up to show support for something that was said that you agree with.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Agenda: Friday, October 23, 2009
Today we look at the Battle of Thermoopylae ("The Hot Gates") was very significant in the course of World History.
We will watch the video "The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans" in class and take notes. The notes will be used as help in our Philosophical Chairs on Monday in class. The question will be the same as what we had on the test: "Where would you rather live - Athens or Sparta?"
The 300 Greek Spartans that make their stand there have been remembered throughout history. An example of the type of sacrifice is the Battle of the Alamo. Both ancient and modern writers have used the Battle of Thermopylae as an example of the power of a patriotic army of freemen defending native soil. The performance of the defenders at the battle of Thermopylae is also used as an example of the advantages of training, equipment, and good use of terrain as force multipliers and has become a symbol of courage against overwhelming odds (source) .
Below is the first of 10 videos from Youtube that you can use if you were absent to catch up on what you missed on Friday.
See the next 9 videos here:
The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans on Youtube
We will watch the video "The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans" in class and take notes. The notes will be used as help in our Philosophical Chairs on Monday in class. The question will be the same as what we had on the test: "Where would you rather live - Athens or Sparta?"
The 300 Greek Spartans that make their stand there have been remembered throughout history. An example of the type of sacrifice is the Battle of the Alamo. Both ancient and modern writers have used the Battle of Thermopylae as an example of the power of a patriotic army of freemen defending native soil. The performance of the defenders at the battle of Thermopylae is also used as an example of the advantages of training, equipment, and good use of terrain as force multipliers and has become a symbol of courage against overwhelming odds (source) .
Below is the first of 10 videos from Youtube that you can use if you were absent to catch up on what you missed on Friday.
See the next 9 videos here:
The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans on Youtube
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Agenda: Wed/Thu October 20, 2009 and October 21, 2009
Quote of the Day: "A true friend is one soul in two bodies." - Aristotle
Today is our test on Chapter 4 - Ancient Greece.
Agenda:
1. Review quickly for the test
2. Take the Ch. 4 Test
3. Explain expectations for Philosophical Chairs. Introduce the concept, the 5 rules, and how the debate/discussion is played. We will do PChairs on Monday for the question:
"Where would you rather life? Athens or Sparta?"
More info here on Philosophical Chairs
On Friday the class will watch a video on the 300 Spartans that fought Persian. This is a little taste of what you will see. It is not from the actual video, but something similar. This one is created by using actual video game footage. Very interesting stuff:
Today is our test on Chapter 4 - Ancient Greece.
Agenda:
1. Review quickly for the test
2. Take the Ch. 4 Test
3. Explain expectations for Philosophical Chairs. Introduce the concept, the 5 rules, and how the debate/discussion is played. We will do PChairs on Monday for the question:
"Where would you rather life? Athens or Sparta?"
More info here on Philosophical Chairs
On Friday the class will watch a video on the 300 Spartans that fought Persian. This is a little taste of what you will see. It is not from the actual video, but something similar. This one is created by using actual video game footage. Very interesting stuff:
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Agenda: Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2009
Quote of the Day: "The unexamined life is NOT worth living." - Socrates
Learning Targets:
* Understand the importance and roles of the Ancient Greece philosophers and educators and their impact on life today.
* Develop a thesis for the question: "Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?"
* Appreciate the brilliance and dominance of the life of Alexander the Great. Determine the impact of the spread of Hellenistic ideas to the eastern world.
Agenda:
1. Develop thesis to the essay question for the test: "Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?" (Remember to include culture, education, military, government, standard of living and your personal preferences. Also keep in mind that this question is essentially a compare/contrast question where you are choosing one side or the other. There is no 'right side' to choose. The best answer is the one that is supported best by the facts and information surrounding the two city-states)
2. Notes - Philosophy and Education - Part III (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Herodotus, Thucydides, etc.)
3. Alexander the Great - video by Mr. Duez (10 minutes). Take notes and understand the contributions of Alexander to the spread of Greek ideas world wide.
TEST NEXT TIME.
Project Essay is due on Monday, Oct. 26th.
Mr. Duez will be out of class next time. We will watch the Real Story of the 300 Spartans.
Learning Targets:
* Understand the importance and roles of the Ancient Greece philosophers and educators and their impact on life today.
* Develop a thesis for the question: "Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?"
* Appreciate the brilliance and dominance of the life of Alexander the Great. Determine the impact of the spread of Hellenistic ideas to the eastern world.
Agenda:
1. Develop thesis to the essay question for the test: "Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?" (Remember to include culture, education, military, government, standard of living and your personal preferences. Also keep in mind that this question is essentially a compare/contrast question where you are choosing one side or the other. There is no 'right side' to choose. The best answer is the one that is supported best by the facts and information surrounding the two city-states)
2. Notes - Philosophy and Education - Part III (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Herodotus, Thucydides, etc.)
3. Alexander the Great - video by Mr. Duez (10 minutes). Take notes and understand the contributions of Alexander to the spread of Greek ideas world wide.
TEST NEXT TIME.
Project Essay is due on Monday, Oct. 26th.
Mr. Duez will be out of class next time. We will watch the Real Story of the 300 Spartans.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Agenda: Monday, October 19, 2009
Quote of the Day: "One man with courage is a majority." - Andrew Jackson
Learning Targets:
* Students will determine how Athenian Democracy developed after a period of Tyranny in Athens.
* Students will see the importance of Gods and architecture while studying Athens in class. The Parthenon and the festival of the Panathenian will be explained.
* Students will compare and contrast the role of women in Sparta and Athens
Agenda:
1. Reminder of the due date next Monday for the essay portion of the Video Project. We will see a video describing how to format their paper in MLA. We will also see a satrical video clip about plagerism that will highlight what a student should do when writing a research paper.
YouTube.com Video: Your Writing Not Someone Else's
2. Notes on Athenian Democracy.
3. Tomorrow we'll discuss the Educators and Philosophers of Greece and we'll also discover the legend of Alexander the Great.
Test is on Wed/Thu.
Essay for project due next Monday
Video due on November 3rd
Learning Targets:
* Students will determine how Athenian Democracy developed after a period of Tyranny in Athens.
* Students will see the importance of Gods and architecture while studying Athens in class. The Parthenon and the festival of the Panathenian will be explained.
* Students will compare and contrast the role of women in Sparta and Athens
Agenda:
1. Reminder of the due date next Monday for the essay portion of the Video Project. We will see a video describing how to format their paper in MLA. We will also see a satrical video clip about plagerism that will highlight what a student should do when writing a research paper.
YouTube.com Video: Your Writing Not Someone Else's
2. Notes on Athenian Democracy.
3. Tomorrow we'll discuss the Educators and Philosophers of Greece and we'll also discover the legend of Alexander the Great.
Test is on Wed/Thu.
Essay for project due next Monday
Video due on November 3rd
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Agenda: Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Quote of the Day: "One of the most time-consuming things is to have an enemy." -- E.B. White
Learning Targets:
* Compare and Contrast Sparta and Athens
* Determine the differences between the roles of men and women in Sparta and Athens
Agenda:
1. Quiz
2. Sparta and Athens - Notes.
3. "Where would you rather live - Sparta or Athens?"
Test is next Wed/Thu
Project paper is due next Monday, October 26th
Project video is due November 3rd
Learning Targets:
* Compare and Contrast Sparta and Athens
* Determine the differences between the roles of men and women in Sparta and Athens
Agenda:
1. Quiz
2. Sparta and Athens - Notes.
3. "Where would you rather live - Sparta or Athens?"
Test is next Wed/Thu
Project paper is due next Monday, October 26th
Project video is due November 3rd
TEST Change
I have said that the test is Tuesday. I have made an "executive decision" that the test should now be Wednesday/Thursday. We are just not as ready in all the classes and I do not want to cut Greece short.
So, on Monday we'll discuss "Athenian Democracy" (notes are at the end of section 2). On Tuesday we'll finish up the third section of the notes which is about "Greek Philosophers and Education" and we'll ask discuss Alexander the Great.
The essay question to focus on is:
"Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?"
The essay should be 3 paragraphs. There needs to be an underlined thesis statement. We will work on this on Monday/Tuesday during class.
So, on Monday we'll discuss "Athenian Democracy" (notes are at the end of section 2). On Tuesday we'll finish up the third section of the notes which is about "Greek Philosophers and Education" and we'll ask discuss Alexander the Great.
The essay question to focus on is:
"Where would you rather live? Athens or Sparta?"
The essay should be 3 paragraphs. There needs to be an underlined thesis statement. We will work on this on Monday/Tuesday during class.
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