Social Studies:
Homeroom: Don't forget the Pennies for Pasta contest and Valentine's Day Party!
What Is Happening:
Monday: President's Day
Tuesday: Students worked together in groups to analyze a map of Alexander's Empire. Each student then recorded four facts, two inferences, and an argument to complete their coordinating Data Analysis Sheet. We will continue this pattern, using a variety of groupings and visual aids to research Alexander the Great.
Tuesday: Students worked together in groups to analyze a map of Alexander's Empire. Each student then recorded four facts, two inferences, and an argument to complete their coordinating Data Analysis Sheet. We will continue this pattern, using a variety of groupings and visual aids to research Alexander the Great.
Wednesday: Students from MSU helped us analyze two documents to help us determine how great Alexander the Great really was.
Thursday: Students watched "Conqerors: Alexander the Great" (26min.) to help them better understand the written texts they are currently analyzing. This information can be used in their upcoming paper as and additional resource in their upcoming paper.We also continued to discuss the details around the battel against Porus and the destruction of Tyre. Students could add information, ask questions, and correct misinformation during class and flextime. Our DBQ packets should now be completed through Document C.
