Lesson 74

 Most students came to class with the necessary materials, but about 6 decided to go to the library for poster paper at the end of lunch, rather than coming to class on time. Please ensure you have all necessary materials ready to go for Monday's class. 

We looked at a number of examples of the Monotheistic Religions mind map, and discussed how it should be organized. 

Students received a rubric, and should have the following written on the back:

YOU MUST INCLUDE A MINMUM OF 5

Must -have Categories:

·         Conflicts

·         Similarities

·         Differences

·         Acceptance/Rejection by their societies

 

Optional Categories:

·         Basic Beliefs

·         Geography

·         Origins

·         Holidays/Rituals

 

S         Students went over their Islamic Review packages in their small groups - many discovered they had not fully filled in their packages for Judaism and Christianity - THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE MONDAY'S CLASS.

St    Students received their synthesis work, and we discussed that the skills therein, combined with the mind map techniques, are at the heart of the major project for this unit. 

    They had a bit of time to work on their mind maps, but will have a great deal of time to complete them next week. 

Lesson 73

 We opened the class by debriefing yesterday's assembly.

Students went over the textbook questions from yesterday's class, and handed in their documentary sheets.

Students worked on their Islam Review sheets (just as they did the last two faiths).

Students received their mind maps, and began thinking about the major mind map assignment for this unit - they will look at examples and the rubric tomorrow. 

HOMEWORK:

• Be sure to bring in colours and a poster paper for your mind map work.
• Islam Review sheets are due tomorrow.

Lesson 72

 Students read their personal novels today - most were prepared!

We debriefed the documentary from last block - question sets should be finished, using only the documentary itself, for tomorrow's class.

We read the "Story of Mohammad," then watched a brief summary of the prophet's life (which is also about the founding of Islam).

Students received a question set to work on, along with two textbook pages - These questions should also be complete for tomorrow's class.

Reminders:

• You are going to need a large, white poster paper (can be bought for $2 in the library)
• Bring colours and poster paper to class for Friday!
  

 

 

Lesson 71

 

We began the class by going over the "Christianity Review" from last class.

Students received a handout to accompany a documentary called 14 & Muslim. We are starting our exploration of the Islamic faith by hearing from some Muslim students in Ontario.

Anyone who missed today's class should watch the documentary. They can pick up the sheet during tutorial (or ask a friend to pick up an extra one to take home for them today).

We will talk about the work tomorrow!

Lesson 70

 Today involved a check-in, reading for Humanities B, and the completion of the "Christianity Review" package. 

Students should have completed 1/3 parts of the holidays/rituals/symbols section (each member of a trio is responsible for one of the pieces), and all of the remaining parts of the sheet before tomorrow's class. 

Make sure you bring a book!

Thoughts for today:

• A North African Roman emperor built the walls around London
• The Romans changed our calendar to make the year start January 1st, rather than when spring is sprung, for administrative reasons