Week 15: Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2k17

#Serfs4Life welcome to Week 15 and the beginning of our World Religions Unit! -- These next few weeks we will examine the following religions:

This unit will take us well into January and the new year...And to infinity and beyond!

Day 1

In Class:  Introduce religion -- Butcher Paper K-W-L Activity --  What is religion?  Where does religion come from? Why do we as humans have religion?  

HW: Please answer the Q below in as much detail as possible.  Please write in complete sentences and use MLA format.  This is due by Day 2:  

What about religion is important to you and in your life?

Day 2
In Class:  Discuss some of the answers from our HW Q then discuss the following Q's below...

1. What impact does religion have on your daily life/activities?

2. How does geographic location affect the development & spread of religion?

3. How does religion impact the world around us?

We'll think about geography, hobbies, culture, school, clothing, etiquette, occupation, restrictions, etc...
HW: None

Day 3
In Class:  Introduce Islam -- Myths of Islam PowerPoint -- History of Islam...Who was Muhammad?  Where was he from?  What is Islam?
HW:  None

Day 4
In Class:  Continue our Islam discussion -- Five Pillars and Islamic beliefs... Five Things About Islam
HW:  None

Week 14: Nov. 13-17, 2k17

Hey #SerfsForLife #Davis7!  We're finishing our Renaissance Unit this week as we head into Thanksgiving Break! 

Day 1
In Class:  Finish Dinner Party Paper -- One page, MLA format, 12 font, Times New Roman Dinner Party paper!  Minimum ONE page.  No maximum! Dinner Party Document
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 2
In Class: Go over the major figures of the Renaissance: Shakespeare, da Vinci, Gutenberg, Michelangelo, Titian, Durer, Copernicus, Vesalius, Queen Isabella I, Queen Elizabeth I, & Cervantes
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 3
In Class:  Finish our major figures of the Renaissance and review for the test!
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 4
In Class:  Renaissance Test!
HW: None!  Shabbat Shalom and Happy Thanksgiving!

Week 13: Nov. 6-10, 2k17

#SerfsForLife!  Welcome to unlucky 13!  This week will be a lot of Renaissance-ish stuff!  Enjoy...

Day 1
In Class:  Dinner Party time! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 2
In Class:  Continue Dinner Partying! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 3
In Class: Continue Dinner Partying! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 4
In Class: Finish Dinner Party and add the last touches/challenge to the Ninja Turtles!
HW:  None!