Agenda 11/16/15 WU: Geography Aerobics! Daily Goal: By the end of the class, you should be able to explain how Christianity spread throughout Rome and why. CW# 2-10: Christianity in Rome Mapping Activity Test Thursday! HW: CW# 2-10 due 11-18! Study Guide due 11-18!

Agenda 11/17/15 WU: In your opinion, which ancient government, Athens or Rome, had a bigger impact on our government? Daily Goal: You should be able to begin to identify similarities and differences between our current government and the ancient governments found in Greece and Rome. DBQ# 2: Citizenship in Athens and Rome, which was the better system? Hook Activity & Background Essay HW: DBQ due 1-9 (early turn in is 12-17). Study Guide due tomorrow; Test on

Read the Background Essay: Make a list of important facts you find in the essay!

EVERYONE Can Write a DBQ… Even YOU! The purpose of the Document Based Question (DBQ) is to evaluate your ability to practice the skills of writing. You will interpret and analyze documents, then use them to answer the prompt. Adapted from:

Before We Start, You Should Know… Writing the DBQ takes practice. Don’t get discouraged if you do not "get it" right away. The goal is to get better with each essay and master the skills by May. Often, there is actually no “one” right or wrong answer. Your answer is YOUR interpretation of the content of the documents. If your answer is logical and your interpretation is supported by the content of the document you are probably correct! Adapted from:

Agenda 11/18/15 WU: None! Daily Goal: You should understand three of the basic institutions (religion, economics, and government) and be able to explain their different forms. Grade and go over SG# 2-1 HW: Study! Study! Study! Study! Test is tomorrow!

Agenda 11/19/15 WU: None! Test # 2-1 Reading Packet # 2-3: Gold & Salt Trade in Africa HW: DBQ due 1-13 (early turn in is 12-17). Reading Packet # 2-3 is to be completed by 12-3.

Agenda 11/20/15 WU: Explain the difference between tyranny and monarchy. Daily Goal: You should be able to begin to identify similarities and differences between our current government and the ancient governments found in Greece and Rome. Citizenship DBQ Document Analysis HW: Flipped N# 2-4 due Tuesday! Study Guide # 2-1 due Wednesday! Test is Thursday!

Agenda 11/20/15 WU: While they both are efficient and have one person making the decisions, a traditional monarchy passes authority through bloodlines to a family member. In contrast, there is no natural successor in a tyrannical form of government. A tyrant is often harsh and uses the force and support of the military to maintain power. Daily Goal: You should be able to begin to identify similarities and differences between our current government and the ancient governments found in Greece and Rome. Citizenship DBQ Document Analysis (A, B, & C) HW: Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

Agenda 11/12/14 WU: Explain the idea of checks and balances within a government. Why is it important? DBQ# 2: Citizenship in Athens and Rome, which was better the better system? Analyze Documents- at least A & B HW: DBQ due 1-9 (early turn in is 12-17). Study Guide due 11-18; Test on

Agenda 11/13/14 WU: None! DBQ# 2: Citizenship in Athens and Rome, which was better the better system? Analyze Documents- at least C & D HW: DBQ due 1-9 (early turn in is 12-17). Study Guide due 11-18; Test on

Agenda 11/14/14 WU: How did citizenship in Athens & Rome differ? DBQ# 2: Citizenship in Athens and Rome, which was better the better system? Finish Analyzing Documents (E, F, & G) Take stuff with you Monday to English! HW: DBQ due 1-9 (early turn in is 12-17). Study Guide due 11-18; Test on