Friday, March 23, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT recall the social classes of feudal Japan. 

Mini-lesson

Feudalism in Japan 

Activity

1. Feudalism simulation 

2. Feudalism in Japan Notes

Homework
Have a great Spring Break!!

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT use maps to make inferences about the Japanese civilization during the Middle Ages. 

Mini-lesson

Impact of geography

Activity

1. Geography of Japan

2. Samurai vs. Ninja

Homework
Finish Geography of Japan 

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT use maps to make inferences about the Japanese civilization during the Middle Ages. 

Mini-lesson

Map review

Activity

1. Finish presenting/ taking notes on others' presentations 
2. Geography of Japan

Homework
None

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT analyze artifacts and texts to determine the lasting impact of the Mongol Empire. 

Mini-lesson

Legacy 

Activity

1. Finish creating presentations
2. Present/ take notes on others' presentations 

Homework
None

Monday, March 19, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT analyze artifacts and texts to determine the lasting impact of the Mongol Empire. 

Mini-lesson

Legacy 

Activity

Decline + Legacy of the Mongol Empire Presentation

Homework
None

Friday, March 16, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT examine primary sources to examine how ideas change over time. 

Mini-lesson

What causes ideas to change over time? 

Activity

1. Conceptions of Asia Chart
   - Third page: Later Conceptions
2. Conceptions of Asia Paragraph

Homework
None

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT examine primary sources to examine how ideas change over time. 

Mini-lesson

What causes ideas to change over time? 

Activity

Conceptions of Asia Chart
   - Second page: Marco Polo

Homework
Finish the Marco Polo page of the chart 

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT examine primary sources to examine how ideas change over time. 

Mini-lesson

What causes ideas to change over time? 

Activity

Conceptions of Asia Chart
   - First page: Early Conceptions

Homework
Finish the first page of the chart 
(Early Conceptions ONLY)

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT use maps and vocabulary to make inferences about the Mongols.  

Mini-lesson

Review the study guide

Activity

Mongol Empire Quiz

Homework
None

Monday, March 12, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT use maps and vocabulary to make inferences about the Mongols.  

Mini-lesson

Review motivations for expansion

Activity

1. Finish Expansion of the Mongol Empire chart
2. Mongol Empire Study Guide 

Homework
Finish the study guide 
(Test tomorrow!)

Friday, March 9, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT recognize motivations for expanding an empire. 

Mini-lesson

Review motivations for expansion

Activity

Expansion of the Mongol Empire 

Homework
None

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT recognize motivations for expanding an empire. 

Mini-lesson

Review Xi'xia example

Activity

Expansion of the Mongol Empire 

Homework
Finish the stations you visited today
(Ex: If you went to stations G, H, B, you need to finish those 3 rows of the chart for homework. Do NOT finish the whole assignment.)

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT recognize motivations for expanding an empire. 

Mini-lesson

Xi'xia example

Activity

1. Finish Genghis Khan Documentary and Venn Diagram 
2. Begin Expansion of the Mongol Empire 

Homework
Finish A: Xi'xia on the Expansion of the Mongol Empire assignment if not done in class

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT compare the graphic novel to the video representation of Genghis Khan's life. 

Mini-lesson

Review Genghis Khan timeline

Activity

Genghis Khan Documentary and Venn Diagram 

Homework
None

Monday, March 5, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT create a graphic novel about Genghis Khan's childhood. 

Mini-lesson

Timelines

Activity

1. Finish Genghis Khan Graphic Novel
2. Present graphic novels/timeline

Homework
None

Friday, March 2, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT create a graphic novel about Genghis Khan's childhood. 

Mini-lesson

Review how to make a graphic novel

Activity

Genghis Khan Graphic Novel

Homework
None

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Objectives 
SWBAT create a graphic novel about Genghis Khan's childhood. 

Mini-lesson

How to make a graphic novel

Activity

Genghis Khan Graphic Novel: rough draft

Homework

Finish the rough draft