210 Ancient Civilizations

Part 1: Choose a Greek god: take notes & write a summary.
Part 2: You have to write a myth. It's up to you about what. It must teach a lesson: Morals (how to behave), science, nature... Talk to me if you need ideas. Remember, myths are not real!
Part 3: Post both parts 1 and 2 online.

If you are not done by class than it must be done over vacation!

207 Social Studies

You have to write a letter thanking Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr. for their work against discrimination, racism and segregation.

Usted tiene que escribir una carta que agradece a Rosa Parks o a Martin Luther King Jr. por su trabajo contra la discriminación, el racismo y la segregación.

Start with Dear Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr.

Comience con querida(o) Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr.

209 World Geography

Part 1: Vocabulary: Define the following in your own words:

Oil Reserves
Crude Oil
Impermeable Rock
Life expectancy
Gross Domestic Product
Per Capita GDP
Human Development Index
Infant Mortality Rate

Part 2: Explain how fossil fuels are made by nature. Step by step. Use your notes and the illustrations to guide you.

Part 3: Explain the difference in between renewable and non-renewable resources and give examples.

Part 4: Why is Per Capita GDP not the best way to evaluate how well people’s lives are? What is a better way? Why? What other factors not listed in the book (section 24.4 on page 363) can you think of?

1. This assignment is due on Thusrday.
2. There will be no other homework on Monday and Tuesday.
3. Each part must have at least four complete sentences.
4. This assignment is worth 300 points.
5. Use a word processor before you publish your comment.
6. Question? Ask for help!

210 Ancient Civilizations

1st Part: Vocabulary Words & Geography: Where was the Persian Empire located in ancient times? Where is Persia today (country and continent)? What does cavalry mean? Who had the best cavalry (Persians or Greeks)? How did the Persians travel from Persia to Greece? What does navy mean? Who had the best navy in the Persian Wars? Who was the Persian king at the beginning of the war? Who was the Persian king at the end of the war?
2nd Part: Explain the following sentence as it relates to the Persian Wars: "The enemy of my enemy is my best friend"! Would you ever join forces with an enemy? Why or why not? Give an example.
3rd Part: In your opinion, which was the most important battle in the Persian Wars: The Ionian Revolt, The Battle of Marathon, The Battle of Thermopylae, the Battle of Salamis or the Battle of Platea? Select one, explain what happened, give many details and then explain why you believe it was the most important battle of the Persian Wars (its your opinion)!

1. This Assignment is due on Thursday.


2. There is no other homework until Monday.


3. Each section must be at least one paragraph long.


4. Each paragraph must have at least five complete sentences.


5. This assignment is worth 200 points.


6. Use a word processor first!.


7. Questions? Ask for help!.

208 Civics & U.S. History

1st Part: Questions: What were the two sides fighting during the Civil War (hint: not just cardinal points)? Who were the two presidents? How, where and when did the Civil War start (which attack lead to the Civil War)? Who won the Civil War? When did the Civil War end?

2nd Part: The Emancipation Proclamation only abolished slavery in the South. According to the book Undying Glory, why didn't the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in both sides of the Civil War? Do you agree or disagree with Lincoln's decision? Why?

3rd Part: The 54th Regiment came from all over the United States, Canada and the West Indies. Most enlisted black men were never slaves. Yet, they chose to join the 54th even though they faced the Jefferson Davis Proclamation that could enslave or kill them, the possibility of dying and leaving their families powerless and bankrupt, and much racism and segregation in the North, including the horrific New York riots. If you were a free black man during the Civil War would you have joined the Civil War? Why or why not?

1. This Question is due by next Thursday.


2. Each part must be between one and two paragraphs


3. A paragraph must have at least five complete sentences


4. Use a word processor first.

5. This online question is worth 300 points.

6. Questions? Ask for help!