Read the next two history lessons: "The Iconoclast Controversy," and "Charles 'Martel' and the Battle of Tours".
Page 200, Activity 35C in the text offers a supplement to Lesson 35 found here. It is about a 15 minute news segment, but read the information about it in the textbook first, please.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Somewhere in Time!
Please enjoy doing the Somewhere in Time work found detailed for you on pages 189-190; it sounds very interesting!
Think about the key people and events in history that we have been studying as you find the named locations on a globe or map. If you seem to have forgotten the significance of a place, return to your history cards or text to review what happened there and when it occurred.
Parents :
Use the upcoming quiz on pages 191-192 in this way to prepare them for taking it:
1) Use the right hand column of names on page 191 to review these key people we have studied: simply have your students review what these people are know for from the corresponding lessons.
2) Use the left hand column of names on page 192 to review these key people and WHERE they are from, also reminding them of why they were important to the study of history.
Please do not have the students look at or use the quiz itself, but do help your student prepare for taking it on Tuesday at school. Thank you!
Think about the key people and events in history that we have been studying as you find the named locations on a globe or map. If you seem to have forgotten the significance of a place, return to your history cards or text to review what happened there and when it occurred.
Parents :
Use the upcoming quiz on pages 191-192 in this way to prepare them for taking it:
1) Use the right hand column of names on page 191 to review these key people we have studied: simply have your students review what these people are know for from the corresponding lessons.
2) Use the left hand column of names on page 192 to review these key people and WHERE they are from, also reminding them of why they were important to the study of history.
Please do not have the students look at or use the quiz itself, but do help your student prepare for taking it on Tuesday at school. Thank you!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
"The Ornament of the World"
Complete Lesson 32 by reading page 181, then proceed to reading about an unusual place in time nicknamed "the ornament of the world," from Lesson 33.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Lesson 31
Complete the Exercise we began in class on page 174.
Read Lesson 31 and choose one of the following activities to do and share with the class on Tuesday:
31B - either 1 or 2
OR
31C - either 1 or 3
Read Lesson 31 and choose one of the following activities to do and share with the class on Tuesday:
31B - either 1 or 2
OR
31C - either 1 or 3
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Mohammed & Islam's Birth
Complete reading lesson 29, pages 163-164.
Complete any activity from lesson 29 OR lesson 30 that is designed for Middle or Older students, and bring to class to share on Friday.
Also, begin the reading for the next lesson by reading pages 167-168; we will complete the remainder of it in class on Friday.
Complete any activity from lesson 29 OR lesson 30 that is designed for Middle or Older students, and bring to class to share on Friday.
Also, begin the reading for the next lesson by reading pages 167-168; we will complete the remainder of it in class on Friday.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Chinese Dynasties Sui and Tang
It would be best if the students wait to read this lesson the day before classes resume, as they will likely forget much of what they read over the long break; at least I quickly forget foreign information, such as Chinese dynasties!
The only homework is to read Lesson 28.
The only homework is to read Lesson 28.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Review for Quiz
Review lessons 12 - 27, using your history cards and the formerly completed pages 52, 63, 78, and 105-111.
This may feel tedious, but it is consistent review that pulls it altogether in a flow of history.
Do pages 64, 79, 93, 117, and 135 as further review; yes, some of it may be repetitive, but it should be EASY and fun to see how much you have learned. Try to do the pages without helps at first, but you may use the text to look up things you can't remember. Doing this will also help you be prepared for the quiz on Friday.
This may feel tedious, but it is consistent review that pulls it altogether in a flow of history.
Do pages 64, 79, 93, 117, and 135 as further review; yes, some of it may be repetitive, but it should be EASY and fun to see how much you have learned. Try to do the pages without helps at first, but you may use the text to look up things you can't remember. Doing this will also help you be prepared for the quiz on Friday.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Activities
Under 26B, page 142, do #2. Use your book to review the motivation of their actions.
Also, do 27B on page 147.
Do Somewhere in Time #1 on page 148.
Also, do 27B on page 147.
Do Somewhere in Time #1 on page 148.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Byzantine Empire, Review, & Lesson 25
Do Somewhere in Time activity #1 on page 132 using Outline Map 11 from page 525.
Complete the crossword puzzle review we began in class on pages 133-134. Complete the puzzle on Wednesday if possible, then quiz yourself on Thursday to see if you remember all the answers to the clues without looking.
Read Lesson 25.
Complete the crossword puzzle review we began in class on pages 133-134. Complete the puzzle on Wednesday if possible, then quiz yourself on Thursday to see if you remember all the answers to the clues without looking.
Read Lesson 25.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Byzantine Rulers
Read Lesson 24 in your text.
Do 24B, #2 on page 131. Create a simple 6 sentence paragraph answering the questions listed in your text about the Hagia Sophia. You should have a proper thesis statement and a final summary statement in your paragraph. Include a picture under your paragraph as requested.
Do 24B, #2 on page 131. Create a simple 6 sentence paragraph answering the questions listed in your text about the Hagia Sophia. You should have a proper thesis statement and a final summary statement in your paragraph. Include a picture under your paragraph as requested.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Beginning the Dark Ages & King Arthur and His Knights!
Complete the reading of Lesson 22 and also read Lesson 23.
Look at Activity #2 on page 127/ 23B. Instead of everyone writing 3 paragraphs, I am making the following assignments for each student to look up the information and use it to write 1 paragraph on the duties of each:
Connor: the duties of a page.
Jacob: the duties of a squire.
Joseph: the duties of a knight.
Allie: the duties of a noble lady.
Be prepared to share your paragraph in class on Friday, so please do a good job to help us all learn more about these positions. Have fun with it! Feel free to also be creative, such as showing pictures or giving a demonstration of something.
Look at Activity #2 on page 127/ 23B. Instead of everyone writing 3 paragraphs, I am making the following assignments for each student to look up the information and use it to write 1 paragraph on the duties of each:
Connor: the duties of a page.
Jacob: the duties of a squire.
Joseph: the duties of a knight.
Allie: the duties of a noble lady.
Be prepared to share your paragraph in class on Friday, so please do a good job to help us all learn more about these positions. Have fun with it! Feel free to also be creative, such as showing pictures or giving a demonstration of something.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Why the Fall?
On separate paper, write a paragraph of at least 8 sentences that name the factors that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Students may use their books. Double-space the paragraph, and it should be in the students own words even though they may refer to the text. This will be an additional grade for the quarter's grading purposes.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Quarterly Review
Using pages 105 through the top of 109, do the worksheets review portions I through V. It is intended that the student use the textbook through these exercises when needed.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Holy Bible and Jerome's Vulgate
Read Lesson 18.
Do Somewhere In Time #2, pp.90-91, at least a-d ; e and f are optional.
Do Somewhere In Time #2, pp.90-91, at least a-d ; e and f are optional.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Activities and Lesson 16
Using the photocopy of map 7 - East Asia from page 517, do exercise 2, parts a and b on page 77.
Using page 78 as a review, write down either a "famous phrase" that person said when they were alive or could have said. It doesn't have to be something documented though it could be. You may use your book! This is a fun way to review these historical people we have studied so far.
Finally, read lesson 16, "The Maya."
Using page 78 as a review, write down either a "famous phrase" that person said when they were alive or could have said. It doesn't have to be something documented though it could be. You may use your book! This is a fun way to review these historical people we have studied so far.
Finally, read lesson 16, "The Maya."
Friday, October 7, 2011
The Nicene Creed
Activity 14B - Read and discuss the meaning within the Nicene Creed found on page 571 in the back of the text.
Activity 14C - Research the modern city of Instanbul (formerly Constantinople). Who lives there now? What religions are practiced in this city? Is there freedom to worship or does persecution exist? Pray for the unsaved living in Instanbul. Write a few paragraphs on Instanbul and file the information in your Student Notebook under "Asia: Turkey."
Activity 14C - Research the modern city of Instanbul (formerly Constantinople). Who lives there now? What religions are practiced in this city? Is there freedom to worship or does persecution exist? Pray for the unsaved living in Instanbul. Write a few paragraphs on Instanbul and file the information in your Student Notebook under "Asia: Turkey."
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Quiz and Activity
Take the written quiz on page 63. We have been reviewing every week, including today, so they should be plenty ready for this quiz. The only name they seemed foggy about was Emporor Trajan, from lesson 5. Neither books nor helps should be used during the quiz, but they may review ahead of time prior to seeing the quiz.
Remember our field trip on Thursday, promptly at 11:00 at 401 Scott Street downtown. I learned that the tour will last about 30 minutes.
Do activity #1 under 13B at the very top of page 67. We will read Lesson 13 in class on Friday since we have the field trip, so no history reading this week.
Remember our field trip on Thursday, promptly at 11:00 at 401 Scott Street downtown. I learned that the tour will last about 30 minutes.
Do activity #1 under 13B at the very top of page 67. We will read Lesson 13 in class on Friday since we have the field trip, so no history reading this week.
Friday, September 30, 2011
"Credo!"
Optional Activity - Page 59, 11B. The guys thought this would be cool to do!
Read chapter VIII in The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Read chapter VIII in The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Bar-Kokhba & Chapter 6 of "Catacombs"
Just finish reading the lesson 10 on Bar-Kokhba, then read chapter 6 of The Martyr of the Catacombs!
Don't forget to bring to class on Friday an empty and cleaned out lipstick/lip balm tube - for the project we will do in class!
Don't forget to bring to class on Friday an empty and cleaned out lipstick/lip balm tube - for the project we will do in class!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Masada, Catacombs, and Pompeii
If you did not already think to look up online images of Masada, there are some good ones at www.gallenfrysinger.com/masada.htm
Read chapter 5 of The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Read Lesson 9 in the text.
Optional: Do 1 of the activities found on page 44.
Read chapter 5 of The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Read Lesson 9 in the text.
Optional: Do 1 of the activities found on page 44.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Quiz and Readings
Take the multiple choice quiz on pages 36-37 of the textbook. Students may want to review their history flashcards and notes first, but we spent significant time reviewing in class already.
Read chapter 4 of The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Parents, please be aware that in Lesson 7 of the text, "Masada," that one section of it on page 41 MAY BE OVERLY INFORMATIVE for your student. Please view this in advance. You may want to read this lesson to your student and leave this portion out of the reading. If you do want your child to take in this information, please require them to be sensitive to the class as other students may not be privy to this portion of the lesson. Also, if you could send me a line in the email IF YOU ARE WITHHOLDING this information from your student so I can be sure to quell any possible discussion of it in class.
With that said, please also cover Lesson 7 in preparation for class on Friday.
If you are able, it would be fun for each student to bring 1 choice of a dried food to share in class in accordance with activity 2 on page 41. Don't go to extreme lengths to make it happen, but if you can, that will be nice. I will bring something as well as we discuss living and eating at Masada.
You MAY be interested in Activity 2 on page 42 as a project to do at home. I think that would be an interesting experience for them to observe how a cistern functions. But this is not one I could keep up with at school, so I wanted to bring that to your attention.
Read chapter 4 of The Martyr of the Catacombs.
Parents, please be aware that in Lesson 7 of the text, "Masada," that one section of it on page 41 MAY BE OVERLY INFORMATIVE for your student. Please view this in advance. You may want to read this lesson to your student and leave this portion out of the reading. If you do want your child to take in this information, please require them to be sensitive to the class as other students may not be privy to this portion of the lesson. Also, if you could send me a line in the email IF YOU ARE WITHHOLDING this information from your student so I can be sure to quell any possible discussion of it in class.
With that said, please also cover Lesson 7 in preparation for class on Friday.
If you are able, it would be fun for each student to bring 1 choice of a dried food to share in class in accordance with activity 2 on page 41. Don't go to extreme lengths to make it happen, but if you can, that will be nice. I will bring something as well as we discuss living and eating at Masada.
You MAY be interested in Activity 2 on page 42 as a project to do at home. I think that would be an interesting experience for them to observe how a cistern functions. But this is not one I could keep up with at school, so I wanted to bring that to your attention.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Review and Reading
Make History Card 6 ~ "Josephus" c. 66 AD
Write on the back the following ~ "A Jew, a Pharisee, Josephus loved learning. He fought as a commander in the First Jewish Revolt against Rome, yet later worked for the Emperor's son, Titus, taking on his family name, Flavius. Josephus wrote down the history of his people, the Jews, in The Works of Josephus."
Review all 6 History Cards.
Go back to page 19 and perform the Somewhere in Time activities # 1 and #2, using a globe and/or map.
Parents, please read the Foreword of The Martyr of the Catacombs. Then, read with or to your student chapter 1 of the same book. We will also read some of this book in class, but I felt this was a good place to begin it rather than proceeding to the next history lesson.
We will do more review activities in class on Tuesday and prepare for Test 1 that covers Lessons 1-6, which they will do for homework AFTER Tuesday.
Write on the back the following ~ "A Jew, a Pharisee, Josephus loved learning. He fought as a commander in the First Jewish Revolt against Rome, yet later worked for the Emperor's son, Titus, taking on his family name, Flavius. Josephus wrote down the history of his people, the Jews, in The Works of Josephus."
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Review all 6 History Cards.
Go back to page 19 and perform the Somewhere in Time activities # 1 and #2, using a globe and/or map.
Parents, please read the Foreword of The Martyr of the Catacombs. Then, read with or to your student chapter 1 of the same book. We will also read some of this book in class, but I felt this was a good place to begin it rather than proceeding to the next history lesson.
We will do more review activities in class on Tuesday and prepare for Test 1 that covers Lessons 1-6, which they will do for homework AFTER Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Nero and Early Martyrs
Students should record the cities from #4 on page 20 on the copied map they received in class on Friday. When complete, file it under "Asia: Syria" in the ring-binder.
Study the history cards 1-3.
Parents: With your child, please do #1 & #2 on page 30 with your child. Talk with them about the reality of Christian persecution leading to martyrdom from this time in history through modern times. Use the Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World if you have it. If you don't, then explain that it is a collection of true stories of Christian martyrs through our present era in history.
Read lessons 4-5.
Study the history cards 1-3.
Parents: With your child, please do #1 & #2 on page 30 with your child. Talk with them about the reality of Christian persecution leading to martyrdom from this time in history through modern times. Use the Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World if you have it. If you don't, then explain that it is a collection of true stories of Christian martyrs through our present era in history.
Read lessons 4-5.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Saul...but then, Paul !
Read lessons 2 and 3. Do #2 for Middle Students on page 18.
Read Matthew 28:19-20 three times before you go to bed each night.
Read Matthew 28:19-20 three times before you go to bed each night.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Welcome to the Mystery of History!
Supply List:
1 ring-binder notebook with 8 dividers
loose leaf paper
ruled 3x5 cards: either get light purple colored ones ( I know they are available in color packs at Staples) OR a purple writing marker or pen
a ring-binder book for the 3x5 cards - you will either need to punch holes in your 3x5 cards or buy them hole-punched.
a pen and a pencil
In addition to their text book, The Mystery of History, volume II, students will need a Bible.
In preparation for Tuesday:
Read page xv and pages 8-10, which is Lesson 1. If the student is ambitious, they may also read pages 3-5, the "Quarter I" summary, but reading Lesson 1 is more important.
I look forward to seeing each student on Tuesday!
1 ring-binder notebook with 8 dividers
loose leaf paper
ruled 3x5 cards: either get light purple colored ones ( I know they are available in color packs at Staples) OR a purple writing marker or pen
a ring-binder book for the 3x5 cards - you will either need to punch holes in your 3x5 cards or buy them hole-punched.
a pen and a pencil
In addition to their text book, The Mystery of History, volume II, students will need a Bible.
In preparation for Tuesday:
Read page xv and pages 8-10, which is Lesson 1. If the student is ambitious, they may also read pages 3-5, the "Quarter I" summary, but reading Lesson 1 is more important.
I look forward to seeing each student on Tuesday!
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