Feb 25-28

DJ: Describe the best thing that happened to you in the last week.
Current Events- Libya
PowerPoint on the Spread of Islam - Finished last two sections
Focused on the Sunni- Shi'ite differences
Read Article from Time Magazine - The Sunni- Shi'ite Divide
- Please read and label 10 facts from article and one paragraph describing the reasons for the split between the two sects of Muslims. (Collected at end of class)
- Video clip on radical Muslims- Who is Al- Qaeda? Which group did they splinter off ?
- Video clip from Hardball with Chris Matthews on Sunni- Shi'ite differences on effects on todays war in Middle East.

**** Quiz on Judaism and Islam on March 2-3, 2011***********
Please review the PowerPoint's and notes from class!!!

March 1, 2011- TESTING

All Sophomores and Juniors will be participating in the ACT or PLAN test. You should arrive at school at the normal time. You will be excused at 12:30. Freshman and Seniors are excused from school for the day. Please come with pencils and a small snack for yourself during the break. Please gets lots of sleep and try your very best. These test are a big deal.

Unit One Exam

If you have not made up the Unit one exam on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations you have until Monday after school. You are now three weeks behind and you need to take responsibility for your grade.

Extra Credit

Thanks for doing your part... If you leave a comment about something you learned about either Judaism or the Islamic faith on this post I will add five points of extra credit to your grade.

Feb 23-24

DJ: Explain three concepts in Judaism and/or Islam that you agree with or can relate too?
Current Events: Earthquake in New Zealand / Revolution in Libya
Power Point on Five Pillars of Islam
Comparison of Islam and Judaism
Discussion of Dome of the Rock
Video from National Geographic- Inside of Mecca

Feb 18-22

DJ: Tell me everything you know about the religion of Islam.
Current Events
Axis of Evil Comedian Clips
Prime-time  20/20 Clip on "How Muslims are treated in the US"
Introduction of Islam
Islam PowerPoint
Islamic Basic Beliefs Handout

Feb 16-17

DJ: Why do you think there have been so many wars over religions that teach peace in history?
Current Events: Political unrest in Iran- Following Egypt revolution?
Judaism PowerPoint - Basic Beliefs
-Monotheistic
-Sacred Scriptures
Clip of David and Goliath
Clip of Abraham and Issac
Clip on the Ark of the Covenant
Hand out on basic beliefs

Feb 14 and 15

DJ: Describe the most loving relationship you have ever personally witnessed? What were some of the qualities and behaviors?
Current Events: Egypt: President steps down and hands over power
Ten minutes to review for exam- ask any questions for clarification
Exam on Unit 1
Start discussion on world religions for Unit 2

Feb 10-11

DJ: If you could visit one place outside of the United States where would you go and why?
Current Events: Discussion on Egypt effect on the United States
Review for the first exam on River Valley Civilizations- Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Egypt, and China 
Review game : "GO BIG or GO HOME!"
Test on Feb 14 & 15

Feb 9

DJ: What is one thing you could do to bring more peace to your family and Provo community?
Short Schedule due to Teacher meetings
Gandhi movie

Feb 7-8

DJ: What is one thing the United States could do to strength our relationship with China?
China PowerPoint - Notes on  geography, dynasties, Mandate from Heaven, gender basis with 
Mulan Video clip
-Beauty in different cultures. Evolutionary ideas on Beauty
 1. Foot wrappings
 2. Neck stretching
China Map

Feb 3-4

Daily Journal: Do you think China's one child per family policy is fair? Do you think this will regulate the world population? Should all countries have such a policy?
Current Events
Finish Indus Valley Packets from previous day (Collect Packet)
Introduction of Chinese culture and modern political,economic and social policy
Video clip on one child policy
China Map