Caanan Settlement

E Block--Your homework is to explore the interactive presentations in the links below. Be prepared to share what you have learned in class on Wednesday.

For many decades biblical archaeologists tried to prove the story of the conquest as told in the book of Joshua. They located the defeated cities mentioned in the Bible and tried to find "destruction layers" from the period when the conquest would have occurred, now generally believed to be the late thirteenth century BCE.While more than twenty sites mentioned in the Bible have been excavated, to date only two – Hazor and Bethel – revealed evidence of destruction. However, the ethnic origins of their conquerors cannot be determined. Findings at the other sites contradict the account of Joshua. Notably, excavations at the site of Jericho revealed that it had been destroyed centuries earlier.

Based on this evidence, archaeologists have generally concluded that the Israelites did not take Canaan by force. Please explore this presentation by following this link and clicking on the arrows at the bottom of the screen. 

Origins of Judaism

This is CLASSWORK for day 1 of this week. H block--Please wait until TUESDAY to open this document.

Judaism Origins

Quarter 2, Week 6

WH 12-21

Welcome to ROME!

Rome Unit Guide

Study Guide for E and SE Asia Quiz

East and Southeast Asia Quiz Study Guide

Welcome to Edo!

Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Japan's emperor reigned in secluded majesty at the imperial capital in Kyoto; however, the true center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. For most people in Japan, Edo is more than just a historical city. It also has a symbolic image and meaning. It represents nearly everything that they consider a part of their "traditional" culture. For the Japanese, Edo has a romantic image that one could compare to the Italian's image of Renaissance Venice, the British image of Victorian London and the American image of the Wild West, all rolled into one. This website is designed to take you exploring in Edo. Hopefully it will offer not only some enjoyment, but also some insights into the source of "traditional Japan". Although modern Tokyo may look very "Western" on the surface, in its heart the spirit of Edo still lives on!

Please click here for a modern tour of Edo!

Women in Feudal Japan

This is due CLASS 3!

Primary Source Analysis

Women in Feudal Japan

The Tale of the 47 Ronin

For those who missed day 1 of this week, you are responsible for independently reading the story and writing a script on your own. You will not have to perform skit on own.

WHI 12-14

Quarter 2; Week 6

WHI 12-14

Technical Difficulties

This week, the school had some technical difficulties that did allow us to access the internet with proper speed. Here are some of our assignments from the week.



Korean Web Quest 08

Japan Webquest

Angkor Wat

National Geographic-Angkor Wat

Please actively read and answer comprehension questions on a separate piece of paper.

NG-Angkor Wat

Mapping SE and E Asia-Friday Classwork

<SE Asia Mapping

Khmer Kingdom

Footbinding: From Status Symbol to Subjugation

Legend has it that the origins of footbinding go back as far as the Shang dynasty (1700-1027 B.C.). The Shang Empress had a clubfoot, so she demanded that footbinding be made compulsory in the court.

But historical records from the Song dynasty (960-1279 A.D.) date footbinding as beginning during the reign of Li Yu, who ruled over one region of China between 961-975. It is said his heart was captured by a concubine, Yao Niang, a talented dancer who bound her feet to suggest the shape of a new moon and performed a "lotus dance."

During subsequent dynasties, footbinding became more popular and spread from court circles to the wealthy. Eventually, it moved from the cities to the countryside, where young girls realized that binding their feet could be their passport to social mobility and increased wealth. To read more of this NPR story, please click here.

Please take a minute and looking through the following slides: Foot Binding

Quarter 2, Week 4

WH1 11-30

Happy Thanksgiving!

Relax and enjoy the weekend!

Quarter 2, Week 3

WHI 11-23

*** TEST UPDATE*** Date Change!

Due the field trip, lots of professional development days, our TEST will be moved to the week AFTER THANKSGIVING!!

We will begin reviewing next week and I will hold an an after school review session next Tuesday in room 174.

Test Dates

12/1= E and G
12/3= H and F

China Unit Study Guide

Ancient China Study Guide

Historical Interactive Chinese Timeline!

This timeline is VERY useful in reviewing our unit material. Check it out!!

The Silk Road

Please review this powerpoint. It is interactive; you may click on any feature that has a square around it to to explore more about the feature. To enable this feature, you must download the powerpoint to your computer.

Silk Road Smart Board

Quarter 2, Week 2

WHI 11-16

Today in History: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Quarter 2, Week 1

WHI 11-9

Quarter 1 Self Evaluation and writing guidelines for SHD

WHI Quarter 1 Evaluation

Writing Guidelines for the

Rising to Life: Treasures of Ancient China

They make an odd couple, the archaeologist and the statue. Duan Qingbo stands in the restoration workshop of the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, looking up at a statue he helped excavate in 1999. The terra-cotta figure is more than 2,200 years old, its life-size, naked upper body is powerfully muscled, and it has no head. Duan is 36 years old, his build is slight, and he has a face like an open book—quick-moving eyes and an easy smile. He laughs a lot. He is never far from a Stone Forest cigarette. Dwarfed by the massive figure at his side, he grins and says, "He's like Mike Tyson."

Read more from National Geographic.

Writing your Thesis and Introduction paragraph

For those of you who missed school--today (E block) Thursday (everybody else), we worked on creating our thesis statement and introductory paragraph for our SHD essay. Please use this worksheet as a guideline. Also, remember your noodlebib bibliography is due this Friday!

SHD Thesis and Intro

Explore the tomb of China's first emperor!

The Discovery Channel has some fantastic resources about SHD on their website. To explore, please click here.


Also, check out the quiz, "How would you rule China?"

Quarter 1, Week 10

WHI 11-2

Legalism HW

F Block-this is due Thursday. Everybody else=Wednesday
SHD Pre Work

Shi Huang Di: Basic Details

SHD

Shi Huang Di: Detailed Assignment

SHD Detailed

Shi Huang Di: Source Packet

Here is the source packet. Please note that graphic organizers are missing from this e-copy.

21268571 Shi Huang Di Source Packet

Quarter 1, Week 9

WHI 10-26

Test Corrections

Instructions for Corrections on Tests

1. Corrections must be done on a separate piece of paper, in full sentences. When you pass them in, include your test
2. Corrections are due by Friday, October 30th. Put them on my desk in Rm 245 if you don’t give them to me in class.
3. For multiple choice: Select the correct answer, explain why it is correct. Then explain WHY the other three answers are incorrect. It is not ok to write: it is the right answer because the book says so.” You must analyze why the answer is correct and the others are wrong. One sentence each for A, B, C, and D options.
4. For matching: choose the correct answer and explain why it is correct and why you chose the answer you did.
5. For short answer: You must rewrite the whole answer in full sentences on a separate piece of paper. Rewriting only the part you go incorrect is NOT ok. See me if you can’t figure you what you did wrong.
6. Test corrections earn you points back. How many depends on what grade you start with and how well you do corrections.
7. You must work alone. This is not negotiable. You may not work with a friend, tutor or parent. If I suspect you work with someone on this, you will not be able to make up any points.
8. Questions? See me as soon as possible. You may do corrections on part of the test or all of the test.

Yes, this is a lot of work. But we are talking about a TEST. It is not supposed to be easy. I give test corrections because what is important to me is that you learn the information and are able to communicate your learning. If you are not happy with your grade, do corrections.

Ancient China: Unit Guide

Ancient China

Quarter 1, Week 8

WH1 10-19

On Deck: China!!

Relax and Enjoy your weekend!! On Monday, we will be starting our unit on Ancient China.

To read up on China, check out National Geographic's country profile.

Timeline

You may use this timeline to study for the chronology portion of your test. 

India Timeline 2

STUDY!!

This is a gentle reminder that to receive homework credit, you must show me your completed study guide and notecards on Thursday! 

Indian Ocean History

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center of Oman has some fantastic resources about the importance of the Indian Ocean in Ancient History.

For an overview, please read this article. To see use the interactive map to explore artifacts and trade routes, please select "Ancient Era" under the maps heading.

Weekly Calendar: Quarter 1, Week 7

WH 10-13

Extra Credit

Show me 10 flashcards that you made in preparation for Friday's test, and I will give you some extra credit!

Study Guide/Unit I: ANCIENT INDIA

India Study Guide

Ashoka Writing: The Outline.

E block--Here is the document that I could not get copied for you guys. Please complete the outline and bring it to class (in lab 221 on Friday).

Ashoka Writing

Weekly Calendar: Quarter 1, Week 6

WHI 10-5

Technical Difficulties. . .

I'm having some problems uploading my calendar for this week. Homework due Class 2: Read and Outline chapter 7.1. 

Hopefully this will be resolved soon! 

The Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita

The Mahabharata is a rich piece of literature admired worldwide, as well as a sacred text for more than 1 billion Hindus. The Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita began as oral stories, passed down through the centuries by religious sages as well as popular entertainers, and were codified many centuries later.

There are few deities more popular in Hinduism than the avatar of Vishnu known as Krishna. For many centuries, Hindus have graced their temples and homes with images of the central figure of the Bhagavadgita. A symbol of the personal manifestation of god, Krishna has also been revered as an example of the love human beings may experience if they center their lives around spiritual pursuits

ABC-CLIO

ABC-CLIO

Weekly Calendar: Quarter 1, Week 5

WHI 9-28

The Untouchables

National Geographic has published an excellent gallery of images, video and testimony about the current state of the caste system in India. As we learned in class, discrimination against India's lowest Hindu castes is technically illegal. But life is extremely hard for the 160 million "Untouchables" currently living in India.

To explore more about this topic, please check out National Geographic's Gallery on their website.





By Tom O'Neill Photographs by William Albert Allard

Hinduism

Hindu Slide Show

Mandala Assignment: Due Wednesday for E, F, H. Due Thursday for G

Mandala

Hinduism: Why So Many Gods?

Here is the article that is due on Friday. You received in in class, but please click here to download it from "Hinduism Today". You are responsible for section 1: "Why are there so many gods?". Please actively read article and complete the questions that are posted below.

Hinduism Many Gods

Why is the Aryan Invasion Theory So Controversial??

Here are some major points we covered in class this week:

The Aryan Invasion Theory was originally devised in the 19th century. It traces the history of Hinduism to the invasion of India's indigenous people by lighter skinned Aryans around 1500 BCE. The theory was reinforced by other research and became the accepted history of Hinduism around the world (even in India).

Here are some controversial facts I would like you to think about:

• The theory is based on archeological evidence; the theory has not been adapted to fit the conclusions from more recent artifacts.
• The theory suggests that India's culture and religion came not from indigenous people, but from foreign invaders.

As we go forth in our India Unit, I would like you to think about the evidence you have learned about to make your own conclusions about how this story should be presented.

Who composed the Vedas?

Here is the homework assignment, due class two of this week. Please use your reading to complete the assignment. This assignment will be graded and collected.

HW- Vedas Q

Weekly Calendar: Quarter 1, Week 4

WH 9-21

Fun News: Golfing on the Roof of the World

For those of you that are interested (especially H block), the tiny country of Bhutan has been getting a lot of press for its stellar golf courses. Check out an article from golf.com and Golf Digest.

Disclosure: I have never been golfing! Or to Bhutan!

illustration http://poulhanslange.com