Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 10, 2008

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 10, 2008
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students will receive their Chapter 15 test back on Tuesday.
* Newsbowl meeting during lunch on Tuesday. Bring an article.
*In the spirit of promoting tolerance and respect for diversity, my students will work in groups and independently to discover information regarding three major monotheistic religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, over the next two weeks. The children will also compare and contrast these religions.
*In addition, we will discuss modern day Iraq, Israel, and Palestine.
*My students will answer the same six questions regarding each religion. See reverse side of this syllabus for the questions. For a differentiation activity, students may compact the curriculum and independently do a project on ancient Rome. –due 3/20. If interested, students should see me during lunch on Monday.

Monday, March 10–
Review last week’s primary results
Complete anticipation guide and “Religions around World” page in Scholastic News.
Introduce Islam and begin to read pp. 331-336
Homework: Finish reading pp. 331-336 and define Islam, Muhammad, Allah, Makkah, Ka’bah, Quran,
Pillars of faith, mosque, hajj

Tuesday, March 11–
Review homework
In groups read pp 336-342 and begin to answer Religions Around the World” questions.
Homework: Finish questions, if necessary

Wednesday, March 12–
Review homework
Discuss modern n Iraq
Homework: Complete “War in Iraq” handout

Thursday, March 13- Study session during lunch
Review homework
Introduce Judaism and begin reading pp. 106- top of112
Homework: Finish reading pp. 106-112, if necessary, and define: nomadic, Hebrews, Yahweh,
descendants, Exodus, social justice

Friday, March 14–
Discuss ancient Hebrew migration and discuss and complete “Jerusalem: Armies & Faiths handout
Homework: None

Religions Around the World Questions


Copy and answer the following questions for each religion in your spiral:

1. What do the followers of (add name of religion here) believe?

2. When and where did (add name of religion here) originate?

3. Name 2-3 major religious leaders of (add name of religion here) and tell what each
leader did.

4. What important holidays do(does) (add name of religion here) celebrate? Explain
what this holiday is about.

5. Who or what contributed to the spread of (add name of religion here)?

6. What are several Roman connections to (add name of religion here)?