February 23

I really like what I am seeing on you projects.  This week the journey continues.  Be forewarned that I reserve the right to ask questions about readings at any time.  It could be a quiz, it could be a game, or I could just draw a stick.

Sample web sites

http://medievalmythbustersproject2d.weebly.com/medieval-society.html

http://medievalmythbustersproject4c.weebly.com/society-page.html

http://medievalmythbustersproject2f.weebly.com/medieval-society-page.html

Is your website coming along?  IF you need help, see Mr. Angel after school today.

Last but not least.

Tuesday and Wednesday are workdays.  Please be on task both days. Thursday you page is due when class starts.

Mr. A

February 17

Hear ye! Hear ye!

Today we will  be working on a short simulation. You will have a short homework project.  Tomorrow we will have a guest teacher.  You will need to work on your project.  Page 1 is due Thursday.  Have fun! Work hard, and double check the requirements.

A.

Sample of a website for Medieval Mythbusters

http://medievalmythbustersproject2a.weebly.com/

Feb 10

Welcome to Christendom.  Today you will be sorted into manors. as you assume your role in the simulation.  Please read the Christendom background info and post it on page 95 of your IAN.

This is going to be a lot of fun.  You will experience some challenges along the way, but you will learn a lot.

This week we will also start the work on our project.  Please keep to your timelines.

A

February 5

Wow!  I got to see many great projects relating to Asian art.  Grades will be posted soon.

Lily S. in 0 period would like you to complete the following survey:

https://docs.google.com/a/slcusd.org/forms/d/1y7_45kkUJyt2ekSSeakeb7fNnQRUuSQ3dgNmBhfGtv4/viewform

January 20, 2015

Today marks the start of the 2nd semester.  That means you all start over grade wise.  You now know the what is expected with your notebook. That being said, step up your game.  See if you can't works your way to an A this semester.

Today we start Japan.  Despite being a small island nation, Japan's history is exciting and diverse.  YOu know from 6th grade science that Japan sits on the ring of fire and has had to endure several traumatic earthquakes and disasters.  You have stories of samurai's and ninjas, but did you know that Japan's feudal society has many parallels to Europes?  Did you know that the samurai followed the Code of Bushido?  Did you know that historians believe the first novel was written in Japan?  Over the next two weeks we will travel deep in to Japan's history.

January 5, 2015

Welcome back to school.  Our next unit centers on the Asian Civilizations of China and Japan.  You will find that the cultures have a lot in common.   Big ideas to grasp include Buddhism, Confucianism, and how those two religions/philosophies changed life in China.