MONDAY, MAY 10
WEEKLY VOCABULARY
Aristarchus an astronomer who was the first person to propose that the earth moves around the sun
Objective: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to compare Greek-influenced culture, which was most noticeable in the more traditional cities to rural areas.
Due: Module 9 Lesson 3: Hellenistic Achievements (HMH)
Instructions
Due: Module 9 Lesson 3: Hellenistic Achievements (HMH)
Instructions
- Go to HMH and open the lesson called Hellenistic Achievements (Week 17).
- Let’s read and discuss the “If you were there…” page. Think about what YOU would do in the given scenario. Be ready to share with the class.
- Introduce new vocabulary posted on the agenda.
- Today we’ll do a shared reading, primary source analysis, and answer text-based questions on the first page Society & Daily Life.
- Answer the following question in at least three sentences. You must use evidence from the text to support your summary. Remember to paraphrase (do not copy) the text evidence; that means you must read the text then rewrite it in your own words.
How would you describe the cultural landscape of Hellenistic Egypt? - After I check your summary, you may continue watching the video The Lighthouse of Alexandria on the page we read today.
TUESDAY, MAY 11
Objective: Students will identify that Hellenistic art and architecture demonstrated Greek influences but had their own unique touches.
Due: Module 9 Lesson 3: Hellenistic Achievements (HMH)
Instructions
Due: Module 9 Lesson 3: Hellenistic Achievements (HMH)
Instructions
- Go to HMH and open the lesson called Module 9 Lesson 3: Hellenistic Achievements.
- Review vocabulary posted on the agenda.
- Watch Library of Alexandria (only minutes 9-15). While watching, listen to answer the following question in chat: Why do you think we consider the Library of Alexandria an achievement of the Hellenistic world?
- Today we’ll do a shared reading, primary source analysis, and answer text-based questions on the first page Culture and Achievements.
- Answer the following question in at least three sentences. You must use evidence from the text to support your summary. Remember to paraphrase (do not copy) the text evidence; that means you must read the text then rewrite it in your own words. Synthesize: How did religion influence the art and architecture of Hellenistic Egypt?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
Objective: Students will answer text-based questions about Hellenistic achievements and describe academic vocabulary in their words using context clues from the text.
Due: Hellenisitic Achievements Summary (Google Class)
Instructions
Due: Hellenisitic Achievements Summary (Google Class)
Instructions
- Go to Google Classroom and open the assignment called Hellenisitic Achievements Summary.
- We’ll read the summary and answer the questions together.
- You will complete the last activity on your own: Write a word or descriptive phrase to describe each place, term, group, or person. Example: Greek-style Hellenistic city: Greek inspired buildings and the largest library at the time
THURSDAY, MAY 13
Objective: During the assessment for Hellenistic Achievements, students will check for understanding of the following Big Idea: The Hellenistic kingdoms had a blended, Greek-inspired culture.
Due: Hellenistic Achievements Assessment
Instructions
Due: Hellenistic Achievements Assessment
Instructions
- Go to Google Classroom and open Hellenistic Achievements Assessment (Week 17).
- Now go to HMH and open the lesson and lesson summary that we did this week. You may use these lessons to help you answer the questions on the assessment.
- Take your time, use the “read to me” feature on HMH if you want to, use the titles and subtitles in the lessons to help you identify and connect the information you are looking for. This is a test, so do your best!
- What should I do if I finish early?
Complete any assignments you did not complete from History class this week - Complete any assignments you did not complete from last week (remember you can turn in late assignments only up to one week late)
- Work on assignments you did not complete in English
- Read a book, article, or Commonlit through my resource page
FRIDAY, MAY 14
CHECK THAT YOUR WORK IS COMPLETE AND SUBMITTED
- ASSIGNMENTS DUE BY 1PM TODAY -
Monday/Tuesday -
- ASSIGNMENTS DUE BY 1PM TODAY -
Monday/Tuesday -
- Hellenistic Achievements (HMH)
- Hellenistic Achievements Summary (Google Classroom)
- Hellenistic Achievements Assessments (Google Classroom)