Chapter 18 (Chinese Discoveries and Inventions) . . .
Content Objectives: SWBT analyze the ways three Chinese inventions such as gunpowder, compass, and printing affected China and the rest of the world.
Language Objective: SWBT explain how the invention of gunpowder can be regarded as the ‘bane’ of human society.
Essential Question: What inventions made exploration and travel safer and faster?
Essential Question: How did the Chinese discoveries of inoculation and vaccines help prevent diseases?
*Week 8 of the 3rd Quarter . . . To use bowling vernacular . . . we are now in the money frames (8-10) therefore, do not let up but rather focus in even more to roll your ‘strike’ ball, ‘spares’ are good as well but the point is—stay alert and do your very best!:)
Monday, March 13, 2017
Today’s Agenda: Class work . . . Day 123
Check website, Power School, GC & Remind.com (daily) . . . review today’s agenda, announce homework, & discuss and activity updates . . . 5 minutes.
TFT (8 of 10): “The peak to reach lies deep within once you grasp it—you lose it.”—Bruce Lee . . . 5minutes.
Videos: (“Chinese Inventions” & 10 Amazing Ancient Chinese Inventions”) . . . 6 minutes
Literature Circles (Group Activity) Chapter 18 pages 195-203. (Due Monday, February 10) . . . 15 minutes.
Release time for Class Debate 2 & College Bowl Prep . . . 25 minutes.
Mr. Fulumirani