Social Studies Syllabus - Week of October 22nd

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus - Week of October 22, 2007
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students received their tests back last Thursday. If you haven’t signed the test please do .
*Students who failed the S.S. test or received a D will have the opportunity to increase their grade to a 70% by making corrections to the test that is equal to 70% or greater. Items should be numbered and it must be done on a separate sheet of paper. It is due by Wed.

Monday, October 22 –
Read and discuss pp. 155, 157, 158-top of p. 160
Homework: Finish reading pp. 155-160, if necessary
Define: megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, and civil wars

Tuesday, October 23 –
In groups, complete Section 2 Assessment questions on p. 160 # 2 – 5
Discuss causes and effects of the Trojan War
Discuss and define additional vocabulary words: pirate fleets, seafaring, navigate
Homework: None

Wednesday, October 24 –
Review Section 1 Assessment questions
Watch movie: Ancient Aegeans
Discuss and define vocabulary from movie: Linear A , Linear B, Cyclops, King Minos, Thera
Homework: Complete Homer’s Iliad puzzle – due Friday, October 25

Thursday, October 24–
Begin to read Odyssey play
Homework: Complete Homer’s Odyssey worksheet- due Friday, October 25

Friday, October 25 –
Finish reading Odyssey play
Review homework, time permitting
Homework: None