End of Course (May 26th, Thursday) and Final Exam (June 3rd, Friday)

Students have already received many study guides for the End of Course District exam. I will put some on the blog, but I've given out copius copies already. There is some memorization for the EOC, however, the test will probably be questions of a higher level. I am hopeful that the study guides will help students reconnect to the topics that will be tested.

Study Guide #1 for the End of Course Exam DO NOT LOSE THIS PAPER!!!!!!!!!
Turn each statement into a question. Be able to answer from MEMORY.
1. In the Old Stone Age, people got food by hunting and gathering plants.
2. The New Stone Age was when people started farming.
3. During the time referred to as prehistory, people developed the use of fire.
4. Prehistory is the time before writing was invented.
5. The first writing appeared in Mesopotamia.
6. Each city-state in Mesopotamia had its own government.
7. Hammurabi’s Code was unique because it was a written code of laws.
8. Israelites were unique because they worshipped only one god.
9. Babylonians and Israelites both had a code of laws.
10. Civilization grew around the Nile because flooding provided rich, fertile soil.
11. The Pharaohs ruled absolutely over all Egyptians.
12. The Egyptians use religion to explain the unknown.
13. Because of Nubian’s location between Egypt and Africa, it became a great trading center.
14. The first farms in China started alongside rivers.
15. Geographic barriers such as mountains and seas kept China isolated from the rest of the world.
16. Shi Huangdi, China’s first emperor, built the Great Wall of China.
17. Answer a timeline question with B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini, Latin, meaning in the year of our lord) dates dealing with the such as first rice crops and other dates such as the invention of bronze, etc. (Remember, B.C. time is plotted backwards: 6000BC occurred before 3000BC.)
18. The Hindu religion is different than other religions because it had more than one founder (creator.)
19. When (invading) Aryan and Indian cultures met, the Hinduism religion was formed.
20. Confucius thought that if people showed respect towards the family, they would also show respect in society.
21. Buddhism teaches that you could achieve happiness by giving up your selfish ways.
22. Ancient civilizations in Egypt, China, and India and other places all started by rivers.
23. Asoka was considered a great leader because he was concerned about his people's spiritual and moral life. He built the greatest empire India had ever seen.
24. One of the greatest achievements of Menes was the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt.
25. The Iliad and the Odyssey were written about Troy and credited to Homer.
26. Pericles ruled Athens during its Golden Age.
27. Greek philosophers used logic to explain natural events.
28. Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, conquered Greece, Persia, Egypt and many other locations around the Mediterranean, spreading Greek ideas and culture.
29. Alexander the Great liked to name cities after himself, like Alexandria.
30. Spartans were known to be very warlike and strict.
31. Rome's geography included 7 hills, fertile soil and a river running through it.
32. Roman citizens elected leaders to make laws, forming the Roman Republic.
33. Because the plebeians were so angry, the plebeians gave in and created The Laws of the Twelve Tables: a written code that applied to all citizens.
34. Caesar Augustus was best known for ending civil war and beginning 200 years of peace.
35. Because of Rome’s size, it was hard to defend, and was split in two. The new capital was Byzantium.
36. Constantine, a Roman emperor, provided freedom of religion across the empire.
37. The Roman Empire fell for many reasons: weak and corrupt rulers, it got too big to govern, there were serious economic problems, and many other reasons.
Study Guide #2 for the End of Course Exam DO NOT LOSE THIS PAPER!!!!!!!!!
38. Rome’s culture was based on Greek culture. (Without Greece, there would be no Rome.)
39. Both the Greek Republic, and later the Roman Republic (before dictators or Caesars) form the foundation of what we consider democracy.
40. The census was the official count of people in Rome.
41. Registering at the census was the only way to claim citizenship.
42. When wheat shipments were low, the Romans would entertain the people in the Coliseum to keep them from rioting.
43. Slavery was common in Rome; almost every wealthy household had slaves.
44. The Romans conquered the homeland of the Christians: Judea.
45. Christianity, however, spread throughout the Roman Empire.
46. Paul, a Roman citizen, became a Christian, and spread the message of Jesus as the messiah, throughout the Roman Empire.
47. Because Christians refused to worship Roman gods, the Romans began to persecute them.
48. Constantine stopped the persecution of the Christians and moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium, which was renamed Constantinople.
49. Justinian was one of the greatest Byzantine emperors.
50. Justinian is famous for taking the rules of the Roman Empire and re-writing them; this set of laws is called Justinian’s Code.
51. Justinian’s Code is the foundation for the legal systems of most modern European countries.
52. Remember that “the capital of Rome” moved to Byzantium, and was renamed Constantinople. The Roman Empire near the original Rome was declining.
53. Africa is a huge continent with many geographical settings: the Sahara (the largest desert in the world,) the tropical rainforests near the equator, and the savannas-grassy areas scattered with trees and bushes.
54. More than 2000 years ago, the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa began migrating across central and southern Africa, carrying their culture with them.
55. Powerful West African kingdoms included Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
56. Gold and salt were valuable trade items in West Africa.
57. Kilwa and Aksum were valuable trading centers along the coast of East Africa.
58. King Ezana, of Aksum, learned about Christianity and made it the official religion of his kingdom in Ethiopia.
59. Swahili, a Bantu language with Arabic words, is spoken along the East African coast.
60. The Olmec were a people who thrived in Central America.
61. The Aztecs lived in the Valley of Mexico. They were polytheistic and worshipped many gods.
62. The Mayans lived in Central America. They are known for their slash and burn farming techniques. Eventually, the land became infertile, and this is possibly why the empire collapsed.
63. The Mayans used their own form of hieroglyphics.
64. The Incan civilization was in the Andes Mountains in modern day Peru.
65. The Inca people farmed on the mountainsides by cutting terraces or step-like ledges into the mountains.

Books, books, books...

Students! Please find and return my library books. You know who you are and you know the books, most have my name stamped on them. I think I know who you are, too! It's time to retrieve them from brothers and sisters and lockers and from under the bed. Please start bringing them back.

Remember, each and every day you need an independent reading book in my class. For many students this is no problem. If it is for you, let me know. Let's find a book you'll love to read.

Just because FCAT is nearing the end does not mean school is over. We still have Rome, Africa and Meso-America to cover, as well as study for the end of course exams. The Basket of Eternal Forgiveness is on break this nine weeks. You will have to have permission to use it. No more free rides!

Ancient Greece Timeline (Periods 2 and 3 only) due April 8

Create a timeline to cover the years 500 BC to 140 BC using pages 210 and 220-221.  Include some reference points, calculate the scale, and create a "scale legend" on the bottom of the timeline. Include the date plotted and the complete text of the description in the book.

Period 1-due to early release we will work on this objective Thursday, and I will furnish you with a worksheet. Please do not try to do this assignment ahead of time.

Contrast T-Chart on Sparta and Athens

Follow the directions on page 206 for the T-chart showing the CONTRAST between Spartans and Athenians. Line up the contrasts.

Cornell Notes Ch. 7 Section 1 due Monday, March 21

This will be our last assignment of the 9-weeks. Do a good job. You'll enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 6 Test on Thursday, 17th

Study up, everybody. A timeline will also be a part of the test.

Greek God retest is tomorrow. 2nd and 3rd period projects are due Tuesday. Come prepared to work tomorrow.

Homework from March 3 and today, March 7th. Retest on Friday of Greek gods.

Homework from March 3rd
1) Make a chart of the Greek gods including their description from the chart on page 183. Use 81/2 x 11 copy paper and use your creativity to complete it.
2) Complete your timeline, drawn to scale, and titled from the timeline in the book on page 172.
Homework from today, March 7th.
1) Use the 19 questions to form oral responses to the questions. Work with people in your group or your parents to speak with authority about your question. We will use this information as we move forward and learn more about the Socratic Method. Although you do not have to turn in a paper you will be evaluated as pass/fail by me during the response period.

The retest on the Greek gods will be on Friday......It will be an oral test. So learn spellings and descriptions.
Also, many students did not pass the timeline.  If you need to redo the timeline see me.

Test on China Friday

Tomorrow is catch-up day and preview day for our next chapter. Study for the test. All papers will be returned tomorrow in case something did not show up on OnCourse.

Homework for Monday, February 14

Cornell Notes - section 5-4
Chapter Review, p 161-162
Students will have to read the section of Confucius, also.

Homework for Thursday, Feb. 10th

1st period - Copy the chart on the rise and fall of chinese dynasties on page 151.

2nd and 3rd period- Copy the chart on the rise and fall of chinese dynasties on page 151, AND take Cornell Notes on Chapter 5, section 3 (limit 2 pages-be concise-get to the main ideas and only the most important details.)

The slide project is looking great. Students are also doing great at using their pre-reading strategies!

Due Tuesday, February 8th One Page Presentation - Computer use suggested

Each student was assigned a concept from Chapter 5, China.  Make a one-page presentation about your concept, sharing the most important information. Search for artwork that enhances (but does not overwhelm) your concept. For example, if your concept is "Importance of the Family," use a picture of a Chinese family. Write a few lines sharing information about the importance of family (in China) on your paper. Use 81/2 x 11 computer paper only. Protect your document from wrinkle and do not fold it in any way. We are making a "book."

If your child was absent today, please e-mail me at hubbardl@duvalschools.org , or call me at home in the evening. I have no message machine, so you'll have to catch me when I'm there.

Homework for Wednesday, February 2nd

Questions 1a,1b,1c and 2a,2b, and 2c. Write the question or include it in your answer. Skip a line between answers. Parents please check OnCourse. Report cards came home today.

Homework for 1/31, Monday

All periods: Write a full page dialogue between the master and the student concerning the religion of Buddhism. This is not a comedy. Read the section and pull facts from pages 119-123 to create your serious discussion. (Parents we actually read and performed dialogues from last year's student today, concerning Hinduism. These religions are both polytheistic and have much in common. Please make sure your child reads the chapter first.)


Papers should be typed in a regular font, no larger than size 14. Bring in two copies. If typing is impossible take the time to neatly write your paper, once for you and once for your partner.

Many students have not turned in work previously assigned. Don't begin the 9-weeks with an F! Assignments that were due today were: 1) a chart about the important Hindu gods (see Chapter 4, section 2) and a timeline of the World's Major Religions (see chart on page 125-turn it into a timeline and add ART.!!!)

All History Day Project are due Thursday!

One letter grade drop for each day late. (even if it is a "B" day.)

Test on Egypt, Chapter 3, this Friday.

Students may use Cornell notes.  Also, Cornell notes for 3-3 and 3-4 are due after the test.  The test will be MC (study guide provided) and will also cover key terms from the entire chapter.