Sunday, September 29, 2013

Homework and Lectures for 9/30 to 10/17

Homework and Lectures for 9/30 to 10/17

M, 9/30: Ancient Israelites. Finish Egypt.

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle

Homework: Study Guide for Gilgamesh test. Due, T, 10/1.

Vocabulary List 6A Due TH, 10/3.
 
 
Vocabulary List #6A
antagonist
 

Civilization Project: Pick one aspect of all the civilizations we are studying this term. Write a one page report and produce a poster or item to present. Due, T, 10/8

T, 10/1: Assyrian and Babylonian Captivity of the Israelites and Samaritans. Study for Test.

“Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.” Aristotle

Homework: Study for test.

W, 10/2 – Gilgamesh Test.

“My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.” Aristotle

Homework: Pick the subject you will be working on for your Civilization Project.

TH, 10/3 - Assyria and Babylonia.  Vocab Test. Discuss Projects.

“No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.” Aristotle

Homework:  Civilization Project. Due: T, 10/8.

Read Herodotus, On the Babylonians

F, 10/4 (A): Socratic Discussion: What makes an empire good or bad? Grammar Lesson

M, 10/7: Discuss, On the Babylonians. Babylon the Great.

“No one loves the man whom he fears.” Aristotle

Homework: Civilization Project.

Vocabulary List 7A, Due W, 10/9.
 
 
Vocabulary List #7A
 

T, 10/8: Phoenicians and the Alphabet. Civilization Project, Due. Present Projects.

“ Most people would rather give than get affection.” Aristotle

Homework: Write a paragraph about how you think the alphabet was made. Use your creativity. How did people start to communicate using the written word? Due, W, 10/9.

W, 10/9: Persia. Present Projects. Vocab Test.

“No notice is taken of a little evil, but when it increases it strikes the eye.” Aristotle

10/10, 10/11, 10/14 – NO SCHOOL

T, 10/15: Persia.

“All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.” Plato

Homework: Do Study Guide for Final Test

W, 10/16: Review for First Term Final Test.

“Better a little which is well done, than a great deal imperfectly.” Plato

Homework: Study for First Term Final Test.

TH, 10/17: Test.

F, 10/18 (A): Socratic Discussion: What causes you to be afraid?

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