Please write your answers these questions and bring them to class:
- What was the most interesting thing you learned in our class this year?
Please write your answers these questions and bring them to class:
1. Read this article about the Roman city of Pompeii and what happened in 79AD on this page AND watch the video entitled Pompeii. Then watch the Pompeii Coroners report to see how people died in this ancient Volcanic disaster!
2. Go to the British Museum's collection of artifacts from Pompeii and mini video. Watch the video and then look at all 10 artifacts.
3. Then move on to this British Museum's website on Pompeii and carefully read through this eruption story as it explains what happened hour by hour because of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
4. Look at the pictures and read this document about the plaster people and pets of Pompeii.
1. Learn your Roman Numerals - Click on this link to print and learn (or remind yourself) how Roman Numerals work.
2. Now, Click on this Website and start with the simplest game. Work your way up until you are a master! We will have a Roman Numeral Quiz so practice up!
3. Listen to this crazy song about a "Big Rig." Be patient. Eventually, they will count using Roman Numerals. Alright. Play the roman numeral part again, can you sing along?
4. Watch this Video on Ancient Rome. Don't let it confuse you that they use different words for the 3 parts of Roman history - they mean the same thing as the names for the 3 periods we discussed in class:
Monarchy = Regal - the period of Rome being ruled by Kings
Republic = Republican - the period of Rome being ruled by consuls and a Senate
Empire = Imperial - the period of Rome being ruled by an Emperor and growing Rome to rule much of the then known world.
1. Watch this video about girls in Ancient Rome:
2. Answer these questions:
1. What peculiar thing did Domitia's father do?
2. What was significant about the names of males in Ancient Rome, and why were the names of females sometimes confusing?
3. Where do the men go at the second hour?
4. Who wrote all the recorded history of Ancient Rome that we have today?
5. How does the public know that a woman is betrothed to be married?
6. Did you know that slaves were a part of the lives of wealthy Romans? In a few sentences, explain how the slave industry functioned in Ancient Rome.
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1. GREAT JOB on your presentations! We all learned a great deal and loved your costumes! Way to go!
2. Watch This Video:
3. Answer these questions:
Would you have wanted to serve in the Roman army? Explain why or why not.
What made the Roman army such a disciplined and effective fighting force?
If you were in the army, what would you look forward to doing when you retired?
Homework Due March 30th.
1. You will present AS your Greek Person this Friday!
2. Look back at past homework and make sure you have done all of the following:
1. You will present AS your Greek Person this Friday!
2. Look back at past homework and make sure you have done all of the following:
- Have a strong written introduction
- Have a strong thesis statement
- Have at least 3 paragraphs written about your Greek person
- Have a solid conclusion
- Have written all of this out on notecards
- Have practiced presenting so that you can look up while presenting and present smoothly
- Have prepared and wear a costume using the earlier links to make sure it is historically accurate
- Have at least one prop to use while presenting
- Have planned one card for a classmate to read to involve the class in the presentation.
I am looking forward to your presentation. Please arrive in class with your costume on and ready to go!
There is no class on Friday, March 16th!
Homework Due March 23rd.
You will be presenting as your GREEK PERSON on March 30th. By March 23rd you should have completed the following:
Blue was due on March 9
Green we did in class
Red due March 23rd
Print the lecture for your Greek Person
For "Growing up in Ancient Greece -Greek Children " print this document.
For "Ancient Greek Women" print this document.
Read through your lecture. After reading, go back and highlight the main points. In these documents, the main points are easy to find since they are in bold. Now see how many main points you have highlighted.
Print this OUTLINE form.
Now decide on 3 main points from the essay, that you highlighted above, that you will include in your presentation.
In class, we wrote your THESIS STATEMENT.
1. Now write your introduction. Use the lecture to find a very interesting fact to launch your presentation.
2. Write your conclusion. Make sure to re-state your thesis and close with your thoughts and observations about the person you are to become.
3. Now you are ready to create notecards for presenting.
You may type these on HALF- sheets of printer paper or write them out on notecards. The idea is to write the entire content of your presentation on a smaller piece of paper so that you can deliver your presentation clearly and easily.
4. Complete your costume and bring pictures of it to class on March 23rd.
And here for hair!
Next Week: You will find a PICTURE OF A PRIMARY SOURCE to print and bring to your presentation. A Primary Source is something that existed in Greek times. So you might find a picture of a Woman or a Child on Greek Pottery or in Greek Art or on Greek Funeral Markers. You will also write a mini-script to allow the class to participate in some part of your presentation. You will write out what your classmate or teacher will say and they will read it as a part of your presentation. You will practice your presentation so you are ready to go on 3-30
Next Week: You will find a PICTURE OF A PRIMARY SOURCE to print and bring to your presentation. A Primary Source is something that existed in Greek times. So you might find a picture of a Woman or a Child on Greek Pottery or in Greek Art or on Greek Funeral Markers. You will also write a mini-script to allow the class to participate in some part of your presentation. You will write out what your classmate or teacher will say and they will read it as a part of your presentation. You will practice your presentation so you are ready to go on 3-30
1. Begin Preparing for your Presentation on March 23rd. (March 16th is Spring Break -there is no homework for Spring Break but the week after Spring Break there is homework - an your presentation is due when you come back!)
2. Print your lecture:
- For "Growing up in Ancient Greece -Greek Children " print this document.
- For "Ancient Greek Women" print this document.
3. Read through your lecture. After reading, go back and highlight the main points. In these documents the main points are easy to find since they are in bold. Now see how many main points you have highlighted.
4. Print this OUTLINE form.
- Now decide on 3 main points from the essay, that you highlighted above, that you will include in your presentation.
- If your essay had 5 points you will either need to leave 2 out or combine one or more.
- For example: In Greek Children you could combine Infancy/Birth & Toys & Games as one Main Point -and then choose facts from from each as your 3 supporting facts.
- In Greek Women you have 7 main points in your essay. I would leave out "Un-traditional Woman in Athens" (you can even skip reading this section) and leave out "Relationships between the Sexes" (you can skip reading this as well, if you wish). You might combine Engagement and Marriage & Duties of Married Women. Combine one other or decide to create 4 (FOUR) rather than 3 main points.
- Go back and fill in the supporting details for each main point on your Outline Form. Bring this OUTLINE to class on FRIDAY
5. Begin deciding on the costume you will wear for your presentation on the 23rd. Click here for some costume ideas
And here for hair!
1. Watch this Video:
2. Answer these questions:
- Who are the Muses to ancient Greeks?
- How are they related to Creative Pursuit in ancient Greece?
- List 5 ways music was used in ancient Greece.
3. Watch this Video:
4. GO to THIS LINK and answer the questions about the Myth of Prometheus!
Homework Due February 23rd.
Watch these videos - a myth about Arachne and 2 videos of the story of the famous Greek Mathematician Archimedes. Be prepared to discuss Arachne and Archimedes!
Watch these videos - a myth about Arachne and 2 videos of the story of the famous Greek Mathematician Archimedes. Be prepared to discuss Arachne and Archimedes!
1. Watch this Video about the Greek City-State Sparta
2. Now go to this website and scroll down to the map of Greece. Click on the city of Sparta. Read the brief introduction to Sparta.
3. What would it have been like to grow up in Sparta? List 5 facts.
4. And this website about the City- State Athens and do the following:
Click on the orange arrows of the titles below "choose a section" and read each section:
- Why Athens was great
- People Power
- Guilty or not guilty?
- Slaves
- Live in Athens
Click on the first photo of Athena. Click on the first photo of Athena. Read the facts at the bottom. then use the NEXT arrow button to read through all 9 pictures.
In the box "Fun Facts" read through all the facts about Athens.
5. Now go to this website and read the brief introduction to Athens. Click on Story and read the story. Then click on explore and take a tour of the city. (Challenge does not work.)
6. Now go to this website and scroll down to the map of Greece. Click on the city of Athens. Read the brief introduction to Athens.
7. Write 5 facts about Athens.
Be prepared to discuss Athens and Sparta and their differences in class!
1. Read the FINAL CHAPTER of Percy Jackson!!! Write a one-paragraph summary of the last chapter.
2. Print and study these Greek gods - be ready for a matching quiz!
Homework will be up later tonight or by tomorrow morning! Mrs. Elzinga's Dad has had some health problems and she has been at the hospital. She will be home later this evening and will get homework up! Sorry for the delay!
There is no class on January 26th because the SAPD is using the building!
There is no homework - see you Friday, February 2nd!
1. Read chapters 17 & 18 of your Percy Jackson book.
2. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing each chapter.
3. Watch this video about the first Olympics - when the Greek Archaic period began
4. Go to this link and complete the Quiz on the Olympics video.
5.Click this link to access the BBC's History of Ancient Greece. Read the paragraph associated with each of these titles/links on the page:
- Where Western civilization began
- What was Ancient Greece like?
- How Greece was ruled
- When did Greek civilization begin?
- What was the Trojan War?
- The Wooden Horse
Below these readings on the BBC History of Ancient Greece page are activities. Take the Quiz. Then explore some pictures and activities on the page. Be sure to look at all the photos on the right!
- PRINT THIS HOMEWORK
Homework Due January 12th.
1. We have read through chapter 10 so far in Percy Jackson. This week read chapters 11-15.
2. Write a 1-2 sentence summary of each chapter after you complete it and write one fact you learned about ancient Greek gods from the chapter. We will read these aloud in class so come prepared!
1. We have read through chapter 10 so far in Percy Jackson. This week read chapters 11-15.
2. Write a 1-2 sentence summary of each chapter after you complete it and write one fact you learned about ancient Greek gods from the chapter. We will read these aloud in class so come prepared!
1. Read through chapter 9 in Percy Jackson.
2. Fill out this form on the Greek Gods as you read about them in the book.
3. Write a 1-2 Sentence summary of chapters 6-9.
1. Read Chapters 1-4 of Percy Jackson, the Lightning Thief. We will read chapter 5-6 in class.
2. Print this Form of the Greek gods. When you learn something about a god in the book write the details below their name.
There is no class on November 24th
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for YOU and the fun we have learning together!
The homework for December 1st is:
1. Watch this final video on Egypt - and write 3-4 sentences about the life of Ramses the great:
2. to make sure you have this book and
read chapter 1 & 2:
See you Friday, December 1st!
There is NO FRIDAY SCHOOL on November 10th- the SA Police Department is using the building! Make sure you are ready for our Re-enactment on the 17th!
Homework Due November 17th.
1. This week is our Egyptian Burial Re-Enactment! Bring your completed Burial Object and your completed Project Research Form.
2. Practice Reading the last section of your Research Form so that you are prepared to present your Burial Object for use during the Re-Enactment!
3. By this week you will need to get this book:
It is available used online and at 1/2 Price Books:
Homework Due November 17th.
1. This week is our Egyptian Burial Re-Enactment! Bring your completed Burial Object and your completed Project Research Form.
2. Practice Reading the last section of your Research Form so that you are prepared to present your Burial Object for use during the Re-Enactment!
3. By this week you will need to get this book:
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
It is available used online and at 1/2 Price Books:
