Monday, September 30th

Agenda: Periods 1 & 2-Our focus is on Trajan and his reign as Emperor of the Roman Empire. Periods 4 & 6-Our focus today will be on Emperor Hadrian and the improvements that he brings to the Roman Empire. Homework: Please begin to study for Roman Empire test next Tuesday.

Friday, September 27th

Agenda: Today our focus is Trajan and his time as Emperor of the Roman Empire. You'll be answering questions about him from an eBackpack reading. Homework: None.

Thursday, September 26th

Agenda: Today our focus is Augustus once again (for Pers. 1 & 2=Augustus questions) & (for Pers. 4 & 6=Augustus' Successors chart). Homework: PERIODS 4 & 6 ONLY-Complete Augustus' Successors Chart.

Wednesday, September 25th

Agenda: Today we will review our Augustus reading questions as a class. Following this, we'll get a brief start on the chart that goes with the Augustus Successors reading found on eBackpack. We'll be spending tomorrow filling out this chart. Homework: None.

Tuesday, September 24th

Agenda: Today we'll be turning in the Roman Empire maps due today. Then we'll take the Roman Empire Map Test. Following that, we are going to analyzing and discussing more about the Emperors who followed in the footsteps (both good and bad of Augustus). Homework: None.

Monday, September 23rd

Agenda: Fun and educational Augustus reading and questions in partner groups of 2. Homework: Put finishing touches on Roman Empire AD 400 maps DUE TOMORROW & study for Rome Map quiz TOMORROW!

Friday, September 20th

Agenda: Review Pencil draft of Roman Empire AD 400 map as a class. Read about Rhine River and answer questions. Homework: Work on final draft of Rome Maps and study for Rome Map quiz on Tuesday.

Thursday, September 19th

Agenda: Today we'll be reviewing the two Rome Brainpops as a class. After that, you'll have time to work on your Roman Empire AD 400 maps in-class. Homework: Pencil Draft of Roman Empire maps is due at beginning of class tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 18th

Agenda: Today we'll be doing some fun Brainpop activities on Rome! Homework: Continue to work on your Roman Empire AD 400 map: pencil draft due Friday at beginning of class.

Tuesday, September 17th

Agenda: Intro Fall of Roman Empire Unit with Remember Rome Systems of a Culture and pass out Rome Maps. Homework: Work on Rome Map (due Tuesday) and NOTEBOOKS due tomorrow.

Monday, September 16th

Agenda: Today we'll be explaining how to make a scholarly notebook and use the rest of class to work on our notebooks. Homework: Complete Geography Unit Notebook, due Wednesday at beginning of class.

Friday, September 13th

Agenda: Review Kalahari Bushman reading as a class. Discuss importance of Prime Meridan and Brainpop on Longitude/Latitude. Worksheet to further understanding. Homework: None.

Thursday, September 12th

Agenda: Take World Map quiz after turning in World Map at beginning of class. Discuss Kalahari Bushman systems of a culture. Homework: None.

Wednesday, September 11th

Agenda: Today we will be reading about the Kalahari Bushmen and then discussing and taking notes on their systems of a culture. Homework: MAP AND MAP QUIZ TOMORROW!!

Tuesday, September 10th

Agenda: Today we'll be covering what the systems of a culture are! Using eBackpack, please open Systems of a Culture document and take detailed notes as we discuss what makes up the systems of culture. Homework: For today and tomorrow, please be prepared to turn-in the final draft of your World Map on Thursday at the beginning of class. Also study locator sheet for World Map quiz also on Thursday.

Monday, September 9th

Agenda: Today we will be reviewing your completed pencil and colored draft world maps as a class. Then you will have the rest of class to continue perfecting your maps. Homework: Final draft of World Map is due Thursday (at beginning of class). World Map Quiz will also be on Thursday.

Wednesday, September 4th

Today we'll be "Thinking Like a Geographer" by looking at reading on eBackpack. After we read it over as a class, we'll be answering questions on last page. Homework: Continue working on your World Map.

Tuesday, September 3rd

Today you will have all day in-class to work on your World Maps. Focus on the pencil labeling and coloring. We will be reviewing these portions in-class on Monday. Homework: Work on World Maps. Remember to have pencil and coloring done by Monday.