We finished looking at the four pillars of new ideas about the universe: Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton. Students then took notes on the accomplishments of other scientists and inventors. We played a game with students questioning each other, partly in prep for next week's quiz. We had time to begin our study of new ideas in government - Hobbes & Locke.
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Today we began studying the Scientific Revolution. We focused on the old geo-centric model of the universe, then looked at the changes in understanding brought about by Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo. On Thursday we'll look at Newton.
We reviewed vocabulary using two PowerPoint Jeopardy games, which are available on the Downloads page.
Students began writing essays based on two questions on the Home page. We will continue this activity on Thursday.
Students researched people, places and vocab from Chapters 1-3, then quizzed each other today. In between, we watched the CNN Student News.
After watching the CNN Student News,students learned about the origins of the Gregorian calendar. We learned a little about the Julian calendar, why our months are named as they are, when New Years' began to be celebrated on January 1, etc.
In preparation for the 1st Semester Test, we started looking through the book to note which sections students should spend the most time studying. I will post study guides on the downloads page throughout the week. |
James WaltersMr. Walters has taught at RAA since 1985. He currently teaches Geography, World History, American History, Government, Economics and Handbell Ensembles. He is Music Director/Organist of Magnolia Presbyterian Church and is an adjunct professor at Concordia University Wisconsin, teaching Handbell Methods and Materials. Archives
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