Week of Nov. 18-22, 2k24

Hinduism!

We have a few flicks & a solid Hinduism Unit Doc that will help you complete the following project!

Compose an acrostic poem for the word Hinduism.  Follow the guidelines below.  This is worth two quiz grades.  Ms. Jordan & Mr. Barry will provide you with the paper,  colored pencils, markers, etc to work on the project in class.  

The poem must be handwritten, so take your time writing the information so it “looks” legible :)  There must be color!  Write the letters/sentences in different colors!

Include a minimum of three sentences for each letter in the word Hinduism. 

• You must use every word listed here in bold and one of these words must be in each letter of the acrostic poem..  All of these words are in the document:  Dharma, karma, Sanskrit, Brahman(ism), deity, caste system, Vedas, pilgrimage, samsara, cow, atman, water, Holi, aum

• Provide one drawing per letter in the acrostic poem.  They must be related to one of the key words listed in the poem.  Ensure that it relates to the letter of the poem.  Must be a color picture or there must be color in the picture!  Hindus LOVE LOVE LOVE COLOR!

• Color Color Color!  Hindus believe very deeply that color is important to culture and life.  Use color!  Look at the images we’ve examined over this unit and attempt to match the patterns if you can.  Use different colors for each letter/sentence.  Write that sentence in the color you use for the letter!   

Based on the reading of the text, please answer the following Q’s in your Journals.  

This is a Quiz Grade based on accuracy. حظا سعيدا -- (hazana saedian - good luck)

Islam Unit Packet

حزمة وحدة الإسلام

1. What does Islam mean in Arabic and who are Muslims?

2. Where was Islam founded and who is the founder of Islam & what did he claim to be?  What does his name mean in Arabic?

3. What is the name of the place where Abraham built his house of worship? 

4. Geographically speaking, where is Mecca in relation to Israel? Use the map on the same page

5. What is the name of the holy scripture/book of Islam? 

6. Did the people who began following Muhammad believe he was the founder of Islam or a prophet like those before him?

7. What does Allah mean? Did Muhammad believe that Allah was the same God as that of Abraham and Jesus?

8. What does the word “Muslim” mean? (it is an Arabic word)

9. Did Muhammad claim he was starting a new religion when he preached to the people in the Arab world?

10. According to Muhammad’s teachings, why did some Arabs reject his preaching?

11. Why do you think Muhammad and his forces destroyed the idols (statues of gods) when they marched to Mecca in 630 CE?  (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)

12. What is a caliph?

13. According to the map on page 7 , what present-day nations were predominantly Muslim in the 600s CE?

14. Based on the readings on the four caliphs, why do you think there was such a divide over who should be the true leaders of Islam after Muhammad’s death? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)

15. A schism means a split or divide between strongly opposing parties or sections.  What two groups formed after the great schism?  Which group is the larger of the two.

16. Which party of Muslims believe that only people directly related to Muhammad should be the caliph?

17. What is the first Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?

18. What is the second Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?

19. What is the third Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  What about the third Pillar of Islam is similar in Judaism?

20. What is the fourth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  Provide a three sentence explanation of Ramadan including what Muslims are and are not allowed to do.

21. What is the fifth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  Where do Muslims go during the Hajj?

22. Explain what jihad means, but put the definition into your own words.  

23. What is Shariah and provide three examples of Shariah.

24. What are three things allowed and three things frowned upon during the month of Ramadan?

25. Is Islam the largest religion in the world?

26. Where do most Muslims live in the world today?

27. What are four things Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?

28. What is sunnah & provide three examples of Sunnah according to the images and text in the packet.

29. What is the Hadith?

30. After looking at the T-chart of Judaism and Islam, would you say they are a very similar religion/faith?  Explain your answer.

31. Watch the following TedED flick & provide three interesting things you learned about Islam not already mentioned in the Unit Doc.

32. Watch the following TedED flick & provide three examples of how Islamic geometry is…EVERYWHERE!

2024 Election Unit

Welcome to the 2k24 Presidential Election Unit #Davis7!

Election Unit Doc

It's the 2024 presidential election season!  We decided to have a short unit on this year's presidential election where we will learn & discuss the topics below:

1. What are the qualifications to be the president?
2. Why are these the qualifications?
3. What do you think should be the qualifications to be the President of the United States?
4. Why do you think the stated qualifications are the only qualifications to be the President of the United States?
5. Should there be certain/other qualifications to vote in the United States? What are they…Why do you feel this?
6. The Twenty-Sixth Amendment provides, “The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age.” So…Why is the voting age in the United States 18 years old? Do you think the voting age should be higher or lower than the current age?
7. What are the important issues in the 2k24 Election?
8. How do both Democrats & Republicans generally view these issues.
9. Do we see similarities in how the candidates feel about the issues & the general majority of the parties?
10. Do we see any significant statements that support the above question or go against their respective party beliefs?
11. Who are these issues important to & why?
12. What issues do you think older voters care more about than younger voters?
13. What is the Electoral College?
14. Why did the Founding Fathers believe this process was a good idea?
15. How has this process been both successful & failed at times?
16. Do you think we should keep this election process? Why/why not?
17. Why do candidates attack one another with television, social media posts, interviews, etc.? Do you think it is effective?
18. Why do we have only two large political parties & how do smaller political parties & ideas fail to succeed in elections?
19. If you could change one thing about the election/electoral process/etc. What would it be and why?

Week of Oct. 21-25, 2k24

The Renaissance continues!....And concludes...Bummer...

Renaissance Dinner Party! -- Project Due Fri. Oct 25!