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.