Mr. Orff

11/8/09

Here are the test bank questions for periods 2, 3, 5, & 7 Download Test bank questions WH101A Fall 2009

11/6/09

Here are the test bank questions for 1st period only. Download Test bank questions WH102A Fall 2009

I will post the test bank for periods 2, 3, 5, & 7 over the weekend as I cannot get them on today.

10/30/09

Here is the list of presentations.  Find your class period and see when you present.  Download Schedule for project presentations Fall 09

Remember to check and see if your powerpoint works on my computer.  Stop by the class before you present and we will see. 

All hard copies are due to me 11/2!!!!!!!  From every group.

E-mail me if you have any questions. james.orff@cobbk12.org

10/29/09

REMINDER TO ALL!!!!!

All powerpoint presentations (hard copies) are due Monday 11/2.  Multiple choice questions from each group are also due. 

Presentations begin Monday 11/2 and I will give the schedule tomorrow.

The chapters for this unit are 10, 13, 14, 17, & 18.  Please have as much of this material read as possible by test day (11/12).

10/02/09

Here are the due dates for the next unit:

Ch. 5 Reading due & quiz on Greece- 10/9

Ch. 6 & 11.1 Reading due & quiz on Rome & Byzantine Empire- 10/16

Unit IV Test over Greece, Rome, & Byzantine- 10/22....Homework due then.

Enrichment Activities due for all classes- 10/22

09/24/09

The reading quiz on the Americas has been postponed until 9/29. 

Here are the essay questions for 1st period:

1. List and describe three advancements that occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.

2. List and explain three achievements of the Maya, Aztec, or Inca. (3 achievements per civilization)

Here are the essay questions for 2nd, 3rd, 5th, & 7th periods:

1. Compare and contrast the civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America. (Focus on 3 specific issues)

2. Analyze the influence of religion on Sub-Saharan African civilizations.

3. Explain how Aksum rose to dominance in East Africa and compare that with the rise of the Empire of Mali in West Africa.

09/23/09

The reading quiz for the Americas is still scheduled for tomorrow.  Also, I will post the possible essay questions on the blog site tomorrow after school.  The in-class essay is still planned for Monday 9/28.

09/11/09

Here are the reminders for the next unit:

Ch. 8 reading due 9/14

Ch. 15 reading due 9/17

Reading quiz over Africa- 9/18

Ch. 9 reading due 9/21

Ch. 16 reading due 9/24

Reading quiz over the Americas- 9/24

Unit III test over Africa & Americas- 10/1  Homework due!!!

In-class essay 9/28  Download this for writing tips: Download Orffdaddy's writing tips

08/31/09

Add on Enrichment Activity:  Korean Spirit & Cultural Promotion Society

Date:  Wednesday, October 7

Time: 2:00-3:00PM

Location: Walton Theater

More info to come......

08/24/09

Unit II information:

Ch. 2 (sec. 3-4) & Ch. 3 (sec. 1-2) readings due 8/28.

Ch. 4 (sec. 4) & Ch. 7 (all) readings due 9/4.

Unit II Test 9/10.  Homework due then.