Chapter 3 Geography Challenge

Today we are looking at Africa's geography and climate and how it impacted the African people and empires. (image is from Pg. 207)

Chapter 2 Reflection and Chapter 2 Test

Today students are reflecting on the lessons, their learning, and work from chapter 2.  Tomorrow we will begin chapter 3 Medieval Africa.  Chapter 2 test scores will be in Illuminate by the end of the day tomorrow.  If you have any questions, please email or call me.

Today's Test

Today students are taking their first test.  It is a combination of multiple-choice and short answer and is worth 75 points.  Grades should be up within the next week in Illuminate.

Muslim Achievements

Today we are looking at the lasting contributions of the Islamic Empire.  The Q-notes for today can be found here.  Tonight's homework directions are shown below and the lesson's PPT can be found here.

Periods 1, 4-6 Venn Diagram Assignment

Students created a chart comparing Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.  For their left-side assignment, they need to complete the assignment below based on the chart they created in class.

Islamic Trade Routes

The map activity that we are working on can be found here.

Today's left-sided assignment

Below is an example of today's left-sided assignment.  Students do not need to draw the Quran, this is just an example.  They need to have a minimum of 5 descriptions in their circle map and a minimum of 3 effects that the Quran has on Muslims' daily lives.

Lesson: Quran and Sunna

Today's Learning Objective: I will describe the teachings, laws, and customs of the Quran and Sunna.

We are working on Q-notes and will continue the lesson on Monday.

The Five Pillars of Islam

Today we explored the Five Pillars of Islam and their importance to the Islamic faith.  Students took Q-notes and created pictures or flashcards to help them remember the Five Pillars.  The Q-notes can be found here.

Chapter 2-1 - The Rise of Islam

Today we are beginning chapter 2-1.  We will be taking our first Q-notes on the founding of Islam.  For each Q-notes, I provide the students with guiding questions that they will answer based on the day's lesson.  The Q-notes for today can be found here and the lesson can be found here.  Have a great day!

Interactive Notebook Guidelines and Rubric

Today we are reviewing the interactive notebook guidelines and grading rubric.  These guidelines explain how the notebook will be used and how the notebook will be graded.  You can find the guidelines and rubric here.  Have a great day!

Frayer Model Vocabulary

This year we will be using the Frayer Model for vocabulary.  Students will work in the text in order to complete the worksheet.  If your student loses the worksheet, one can be found here.

Interactive Notebooks

Today we assembled our interactive notebooks.  Please make sure that your student brings it to school everyday and that they have a glue stick in order to stay up-to-date with the material.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Chapter 2 - Islamic CIvilization

Today we began chapter 2 with a Geography Challenge.  We looked closely at the geographical makeup of the Middle East.  The map that we worked with can be found here.