Homework 1/02/13 - 1/04/13

WEDNESDAY:

Welcome Back!!!!
Elective Assembly!


THURSDAY:

Global 9H: What were the achievements of the Byzantine Empire?
Homework: Ticket to the Test due on Tuesday.

Big History: Does Buddhism offer a way to find true happiness?

FRIDAY:

Global 9H: How did the Byzantine Empire influence Russia?
Homework: Complete Ticket to the Test and study for Tuesday's quiz on the Byzantine Empire.

Big History: Did Confucius provide the recipe for a harmonious society?

Homework 12/17/12 - 12/21/12

MONDAY
Global 9H: Test Review
Homework: Study for Rome exam and complete Ticket to the Test.

Big History: Begin Investigation # 7

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: Rome Exam
Homework: Complete the Byzantine Empire reading and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: Continue working on investigation # 7.

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Why was the Byzantine Empire referred to as the "New Rome"?
Homework: Complete the Byzantine Empire reading and answer the questions the corresponding questions.

Big History: Finish Investigation # 7

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Why was the reign of Justinian and Theodora significant?
Homework: Complete the Great Schism activity handout.

Big History: Begin Unit 7.5 - Belief Systems - How did Judaism form during the early civilizations and preserve its identity?

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: What was the impact of the Great Schism?
Homework: Have a great vacation!!!!!!!!

Big History: How did Hinduism influence the daily lives of the people living in India?
Homework: Have a great vacation!!!!!!

Homework 11/26/12 - 11/30/12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: Let's Debate! Athens vs. Sparta
Homework: Complete Persian Wars reading and questions.

Big History: How did collective learning turn into human migration?
Homework: Begin review sheet. Unit 6 test is on Wednesday.



TUESDAY:
Global 9H: What impact did the Persian wars have on the Greeks and the Persians?

Big History: Study and complete review sheet.


WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H:  What were the contributions made by the Greeks during the Classical Period?
Homework:  Begin Ancient Greece “Ticket to the Test”. Ticket and exam is on Tuesday.


Big History: Unit 6 test is today.


THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Can the Philosophers of Ancient Greece solve modern day problems?
Homework: Complete Alexander the Great reading and answer the accompanying questions.


Big History:


FRIDAY:
Global 9H:Why is the Hellenistic Age considered to be an accomplishment of Alexander the Great?
Homework: Review sheet is due on Tuesday. Ancient Greece exam is on Tuesday.

Big History:

Homework 11/19/12 - 11/21/12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: How did the geography of Greece impact the development of society?
Homework: Complete debate preparation worksheet and questions for Sparta or Athens.

Big History: How do the remains of early humans compare with us today?
Homework: Complete webquest.

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: How did Sparta and Athens differ?
Homework: Complete Athens worksheet and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: How did the first humans live?

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Was Athens democratic or undemocratic?
Homework: Complete Persia worksheet and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: How do human interactions turn into collective learning?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Homework 11/05/12 - 11/16/12

WELCOME BACK!!

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Ancient China Review
Homework: Gather materials for Ancient China Exam

Big History: Unit 4 Review
Homework: Study for Unit 4 Exam

THURSDAY: 1st Marking Period Ends

Global 9H: Ancient China Exam - We will discuss details in class :)

Homework:

Big History: Unit 4 Exam - We will discuss details in class :)

Homework: 

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: What were the characteristics of daily life in Ancient India?
Homework: Outline chapter 6 in the textbook (pages 165 – 182). Outline will be due next Friday. Take your time! 

Big History: What is life?
Homework: Image Threshold # 5 is due on Tuesday.

11/12/12 - 11/16/12
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: How did Hinduism influence Indian society?
Homework: Question for outlining: What historical figures led to the development of complex social groupings in India?

Big History: How do the four qualities of living organisms work together for the survival of life?
Homework:

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: How did Buddhism influence daily life in India?
Homework: Question for outlining:

How did religion impact daily life in India? Why did Buddhism spread and Hinduism did not?

Big History: Why is Charles Darwin a significant figure?
Homework:

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: How did the Mauryan Empire suceed in unifying much of India?
Homework: Question for outlining: How did the Gupta Empire and Mauryan Empire succeed in unifying Ancient India?

Big History: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagel
Homework:

FRIDAY:

Global 9H:  How successful was the Gupta Empire in maintaining a united India?

Homework: Ancient India comparative essay will be due on Monday.

Big History: 

Homework: 

Homework: 10/22/12 - 10/26/12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: How did Confucianism strengthen dynastic rule in Ancient China?
Homework: Read the information regarding the Zhou dynasty and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: Can studying geography improve our understanding of the Global world?
Homework:

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: How much government involvement is necessary to unite a society?
Homework: Read the documents describing the rule of Shi Huangdi and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: Why are the discoveries of Alfred Wegener and Harry Hammond Hess significant?
Homework:

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Was Shi Huangdi a harsh tyrant or a brilliant administrator?
Homework: Read "The Achievements of the Han Dynasty" and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: What happens when fault lines occur throughout the world?
Homework:

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Why was the Han Dynasty considered to be a Golden Age in China?
Homework: Begin "Ticket to the Test."

Big History: How did Japan's geography influence its development?
Homework:

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: How did the Silk Road promote cultural diffusion?
Homework: Complete "Ticket to the Test" and study for Tuesday's Ancient China exam.

Big History: How does the formation of mountains help or hinder society?
Homework:

Homework 10-15-12 - 10-19-12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: Write Thematic Essay in class
Homework: Complete essay if not finished in class.

Big History: Unit 1 - 3 Review Day
Homework: Review sheet is due tomorrow. Study for tomorrow's exam!

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: How does the legacy of the Persians classify them as a classical civilization?
Homework:

Big History: Unit 1 - 3 Exam
Homework:

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: How does Persian culture reflect the values of society?
Homework: Bring in index cards for tomorrow!

Big History: How did the planets in our solar system form?
Homework: Complete image template for threshold # 4.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Persian Game Cards!!
Homework: Game cards are due tomorrow if not completed in class.

Big History: What processes shaped the early earth?
Homework:

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: Is it possible for people to live in harmony under the philosophy of Confucianism?
Homework: Complete the Ancient China worksheet and answer the accompanying questions.

Big History: Why is geography significant in our study of the universe?
Homework:

Homework 10/09/12 - 10/12/12

MONDAY: NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY
Global 9H: Complex Civilization Review
Homework: Study for Exam and complete review sheet.

Big History: Finish Investigation
Homework: Investigation # 2 is due tomorrow

WEDNESDAY
Global 9H: Complex Civilization Exam
Homework:
Big History: What goldilocks conditions in the Universe led to the formation of stars?
Homework: Threshold # 2 image.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Essay Workshop
Homework: Complete part 1 of essay workshop.

Big History: Why is Marie Curie a significant figure in history?
Homework: Review sheet is due on Monday.

FRIDAY
Global 9H: Essay Workshop
Homework: Essay is due on Monday.

Big History: How has our collective understanding of the elements changed over time?
Homework: Review day on Monday. Review sheet is due on Monday.

Homework 10/01 - 10/05

MONDAY:
Global 9H: What are the values of the first major monotheistic religion?
Homework:

Big History: How does our view of the universe change over time?
Homework:

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: River Valley Project
Homework: Work on Project

Big History: Reviewing the theories of Scientists
Homework: Finish assigned biography and questions.

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: River Valley Project
Homework: Project due on Friday

Big History: Scientists Day 3
Homework:

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: River Valley Project
Homework: Project is due tomorrow.

Big History: Investigation # 2
Homework:

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: Gallery Walk
Homework: Review sheet is due on Tuesday. Complex Civilization exam is on Tuesday.

Big History: Investigation # 2
Homework: Investigation # 2 is due on Tuesday.

Homework 9/24/12 - 9/28/12

MONDAY:

Global 9H: What are the eight basic features of a civilization?
Homework: Create your own civilization! Provide an example of each of the eight features in a creative way! Civilization is due on Thursday.

Big History: How do we decide what to believe?
Homework:  Identity Bag is due tomorrow.

TUESDAY:

Global 9H: How did geographic features encourage rise of civilization in the fertile crescent?
Homework: Civilization is due on Thursday.

Big History: How do people create knowledge?
Homework: Complete the "Understanding the Disciplines" worsksheet and identify the social scientists provided.

WEDNESDAY:

NO SCHOOL

THURSDAY:

Global 9H: Was life in Mesopotamia just and fair?
Homework: Complete outlining for: "1750 B.C. - The Code of Hammurabi."

Big History: What will be the main discipline in the Big History story?
Homework:

FRIDAY:

Global 9H: How did ancient civilizations contribute to the modern world?
Homework: Complete outlining for: "Hebrews Hear the Word of God."

Big History: How do you believe that the universe/earth began?
Homework: Complete the image template for Threshold # 1.

Homework 9/17/12

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: How does cave art provide a glimpse into the life of individuals during Paleolithic times?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "People in the Old Stone Age" reading. Make sure to summarize the reading and explain the main idea.

Big History: What is the Little Big History of silver?
Homework: Comparative essay is due by tomorrow.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: What are the characteristics of the Paleolithic Age?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "People in the New Stone Age" reading. Make sure to summarize the reading and explain the main idea.

Big History: Begin Investigation # 1.
Homework:

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: What are the characteristics of the Neolithic Age?
Homework: Read "Neolithic Revolution: Was it the worst mistake in the history of the human race?" and write the "big ideas" of each document in the space provided.

Big History: Continue to work on Investigation # 1.
Homework: Investigation # 1 is due on Monday.

Homework 9/10/12 - 9/14/12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: Can studying geography improve our understanding of the Global world?
Homework: Complete the map identification for the 5 maps provided. Maps are due on Wednesday.

Big History: Why is important to study different points of view? (Continued)
Homework: Homework # 3 is due tomorrow.

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: Baseline
Homework: Maps are due on Wednesday

Big History: Baseline
Homework:

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Which economic system is best for society?
Homework: Write a paragraph explaining which economic system would be most successful in an ideal world.

Big History:  How do origin stories reflect the people or culture that they come from?
Homework: Homework # 4 is due on Friday.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Which form of government is best for society?
Homework:

Big History: Origin Stories continued...
Homework: Finish Homework # 4.

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: How do we know that human life originated in Africa?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "Human Origins" reading.

Big History: Origin Story Compartive Essay
Homework: Essay is due on Wednesday 09/19. Homework # 5.

9/04/12 - 9/07/12

WELCOME!!! On this site you will find your class AIM for the day and your homework, located next to your specific class!

TUESDAY:
Big History: Welcome!!
HW: Please get syllabus signed by parent/guardian. Log onto the Big History website and take the survey!! Log onto: www.bighistoryproject.com/  - then go to the "feedback" tab and take the survey. Check your email to obtain your Big History email and password!

Global 9H: Welcome!!
HW: Please get syllabus signed by parent/guardian.

WEDNESDAY:
Big History: How do thresholds of increasing complexity provide an explanation of our world today?
HW: Complete the "Thresholds of My Life" timeline.

Global 9H: Why do we study history?
HW: Complete the "Textbook Treasure Hunt."

THURSDAY
Big History: How are the goals of Big History different than other courses offered in schools?
HW:

Global 9H: How interdependent are nations and the people of the world?
HW:

FRIDAY:
Big History: Why is it important to study different perspectives in history?
HW: Pick an event in your life and explain how it can be told from several points of view. (At least 3)

Global 9H: Why is it important to study different perspectives in history?
HW: Complete the "Tools of a Historian" worksheet, using your class notes and the textbook.