Sunday, September 28, 2008

Weekly Schedule September 29th – October 3rd

1st Year Social Studies

Assignment Due: None
Topic: The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 united two worlds: one was the world of the European civilization and the other was an entirely new world, unknown to the Europeans. In easily understood language, this program explores the ancient Americans, including the sophisticated Maya civilization and the vibrant but bloody culture of the Aztecs. The first part traces the roots of human culture in the New World and explains the emergence of civilizations in Central and South America. Students will learn about the mysterious Olmec culture and the brilliant civilization of the Mayas. Students then explore the ancient peoples of Central Mexico, including the fabulous civilization at Teotihuaca, the Toltect Culture, and the Chichimec barbarians
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.
Assignment: None


2nd Year Social Studies

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Trace the development of human civilization from the earliest hunter-gatherers. "Before We Ruled the Earth" explores the lives of early prehistoric humans and the tools they used. Through these examples, students learn how civilization developed and why it is crucial to the survival of humankind.
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Early world history is examined. Beginning with early human migrations out of Africa, students will learn of the discovery of the body of an ancient man in the ice of the Alps; ancient Egypt; the Great Wall of China; the Silk Road; the Shang Dynasty of China; the ancient city of Petra; and ancient India.
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Pre-History
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Assignment Due: World History: Pre-History
Topic: We will continue studying Pre-History
Assignment: None


Health

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Live Right, Grow Right: It's the Only Body You've Got - A catchy song introduces two teenage hosts, Damian and Alexandra. They talk to the audience in an entertaining way about all the rules of growing up; eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, avoiding cigarettes and drugs, practicing good hygiene, recognizing mental distress and following safety regulations. Four other kids tell about their personal experiences with weight loss, smoking, a skating accident and depression. Among the problems discussed are anorexia, communicable diseases, peer pressure to drink or smoke, and the results of too much stress. Damian and Alexandra conduct true or false quizzes for audience participation and present a succinct set of rules for taking good care of “the only body you’ve got”. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: None

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