DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
Third Quarter
January 8 - March 9, 2007
DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
The Other Wise Man
Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is the meaning of Christmans?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: Start reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due 1/9): none
The Other Wise Man
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the main beliefs of Zoroastrianism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: Continue reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Progress Reports
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Summarize the story of the Other Wise Man so far." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Return old assignments and hand out detailed progress reports
HOMEWORK (Due 1/11): none
The Other Wise Man
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Predict: How is the story going to end?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK: Finish reading The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
HOMEWORK (Due 1/12): Write a one page essay explain what the meaning of the story of The Other Wise Man is.
Gospel
Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are your goals for the second semester?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the meaning of The Other Wise Man
Discuss the liturgical calendar
Discuss the Wedding at Cana and the symbolism of the miracle of the water into wine
HOMEWORK (Due 1/16): Read the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 14) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Judaism @ Time of Christ
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe what you think Judaism was like when Jesus lived." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Hand out semester grades
DIscuss Judaism at the time of Jesus - view slideshow on Judaism at the Time of Christ
HOMEWORK (Due 1/17): Read pgs. 208-210 in World Relgions (Medieval Judaism) and create one page of notes.
Classical Judaism
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain why the Jews were exiles from their homeland for nearly 2,000 years." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss Classical Judaism - view slideshow on Classical Judaism
HOMEWORK (Due 1/18): Read pgs. 210-213 in World Relgions (Modern Judaism) and create one page of notes.
JudaISMs
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the main beliefs of Judaism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss several important terms related to Judaism
- Kabbalah
- Hasidism
- Zionism
- the State of Israel
HOMEWORK (Due 1/19): Read pgs. 213-215 in World Relgions (The Sanctification of Life) and create one page of notes.
Judaism Today
Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is mysticism?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
View/discuss video on "What is Judaism?"
HOMEWORK (Due 1/22): Read pgs. 215-219 in World Relgions (Holy Days & Rites of Passage) and create one page of notes.
Consistent Ethic of Life
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do many people come to DC each January for the March for Life?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the concept of the sanctity of all life - view slideshow on the sanctity of life
Discuss the concepts of "culture of life" and "culture of death" and the implications of a "consistent ethic of life"
HOMEWORK (Due 1/23): none
Anti-Semintism
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is anti-semitism?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the concept of anti-semitism
Begin viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due 1/24): Read the Scripture readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 21) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Anti-Semintism
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do people have prejudices?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due 1/25): Organize ALL of your notes on Judaism in one place.
Anti-Semintism
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the tensions that Christians and Jews experienced during the first and second centuries." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due 1/29): Read the Scripture readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jan. 28) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
Anti-Semitism
Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the 2 arguments Medieval Christians used to justify violence against Jews. " - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Anti-Semitism
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do Jesus, Mary, and the Apostles often look different than other Jews in Christian art?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Anti-Semitism
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What new challenges did Jews face in the 1880s?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Anti-Semitism
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the pseudo-scientific justification for hatred of Jews." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Anti-Semitism
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do you think few people did anything when the Nazi government started openly persecuting Jews?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing the concept of anti-semitism (compare w/ other forms of predjudice)
Continue viewing/discussing video: The Longest Hatred
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Anti-Semitism Assessment
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are some forms of prejudice and discrimination that exist today?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Hand back papers
Discuss anti-Semitism paper (DUE: Feb. 13th)
Begin discussing how to be aware of hatred and what one can do about it
Begin watching/discussing video: Sister Rose's Passion
HOMEWORK (Due 2/6): Read the Scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feb. 4) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
What can one little person do?
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How did Sr. Rose become aware of prejudice and discrimination?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing how to be aware of hatred and what one can do about it
Continue watching/discussing video: Sister Rose's Passion
HOMEWORK (Due 2/7): work on essay!
Review
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do you think Sr. Rose stood up against prejudice so strongly?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Go over review questions on Judaism chapter -> QUIZ on FRIDAY!
HOMEWORK (Due 2/8): work on essay & study for quiz
What can one little person do?
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What can one person do to fight against prejudice and hatred?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Feb. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss other forms of prejudice and intolerance in American history
View/discuss the video: The Shadow of Hate
HOMEWORK (Due 2/9): Work on essay. All warm-ups from Jan. 8 - Feb. 9 due TOMORROW!
QUIZ
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: study for QUIZ
CLASSWORK:
Quiz on Judaism chapter
Finish watching
video: The Shadow of Hate
HOMEWORK (Due 2/12): Work on essay. Read the Scripture readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feb. 11) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
QUIZ on Judaism Chapter
Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
WARM-UP: Study for QUIZ
CLASSWORK:
Quiz on Judaism textbook chapter!
HOMEWORK (Due 2/13): Complete essay.
What can YOU do?
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What was the world like when Jesus was born?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Collect essays
Watch the "Children's March"
HOMEWORK (Due 2/14 - or NEXT SCHOOL DAY): Read pgs. 233-227 in World Religions (the introduction to Christianity) and complete 1 pg. of NOTES.
Snow Day
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
Snow Day
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
Snow Day
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007
Presidents' Day
Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
Course Selection Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Mardi Gras about?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due 2/21): Read the Scripture readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Feb. 18) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Ash Wednesday About?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the meaning and purpose of Ash Wednesday
- view slideshow on Ash Wednesday
HOMEWORK (Due 2/22): none
How do we KNOW Jesus?
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Lent about?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the process by which the world has come to know Jesus
- view slideshow on "How we come to know Jesus"
HOMEWORK (Due 2/23): none
40 Days in the Desert
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe what happened to Jesus in the desert." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Read and discuss Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent (Jesus in the Desert)
- watch excerpt of Jesus' temptation from the play "The Cotton Patch Gospel"
HOMEWORK (Due 2/26): Read the Scripture readings for the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 25) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
What is a messiah?
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What does the term "messiah" mean?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the concept of "messiah" in Scripture, Judaism, and Christianity
- view slideshow on the concept of messiah
HOMEWORK (Due 2/27): none
Pop Quiz
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
WARM-UP: Prepare for QUIZ
CLASSWORK:
Take a pop quiz on the concept of messiah and how we come to know Jesus.
Work on homework.
HOMEWORK (Due 3/1): Read pgs. 227-230 in World Religions (the section on the Gospel of Christ) and complete 1 pg. of NOTES.
Black History Convocation Day
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
Freshmen view: Tuskegee Airmen
Sophomores view: Glory
Background on the New Testament
Thursday, Mar. 1, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe one of the books that is about Christ's gospel." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the contents/books of the New Testament
- view slidewhow on the New Testament
HOMEWORK (Due 3/2): Read pgs. 230-232 in World Religions (the section on the Creed) and complete 1 pg. of NOTES.
The Gospels
Friday, Mar. 2, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are the synoptic gospels?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss background on the four traditional gospel writers and their gospels.
- view slideshow on the Gospels
HOMEWORK (Due 3/6): Read the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Lent (Mar. 4) and complete reflections questions on the readings. & QUIZ on the background of the New Testament/Gospels
NO CLASSES for STUDENTS
Monday, Mar. 5, 2007
Quiz & Work Period
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe Jesus." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
QUIZ on the background of the New Testament/Gospels
HOMEWORK (Due 3/7): Answer (in complete sentences) questions #1-25 from pgs. 243-244.
The Effect of Jesus' Message
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Jesus' message?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
-Discuss the effect Jesus' message had on others
-View part 1 of "The Jesus Experience"
HOMEWORK (Due 3/8): none
Science Expo
The Development of Jesus' Message
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2007
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How does Mary fit into Jesus' mission?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Mar. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
- Being pondering the question "How might Jesus' experiences have influenced the man that he was?"
- View the movie "Mary: Mother of Jesus" to explore potential answers
HOMEWORK (Due 3/9): WARM-UPS DUE!
Science Expo
The Development of Jesus' Message
Friday, Mar. 9, 2007
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
- Ponder the question "How might Jesus' experiences have influenced the man that he was?"
- View the movie "Mary: Mother of Jesus" to explore potential answers
HOMEWORK (Due 3/12): Bring your Church History textbook starting Monday!
Science Expo
Students will be required to complete all of the following to be successful in this course:
- 50 % of quarter grade
= homework and classwork assignments (i.e. essays, presentations, etc.) - 50 % of quarter grade
= formal assessments of learning (i.e. tests, quizzes, papers and projects)
- Semester grades = quarter grades (40% each) plus exam grade (20%)
Attendance – Students are expected to arrive to class on-time and be prepared to work. Students who are not in their seats when the bell rings are considered tardy. If a student is delayed due to another instructor or school function it is his responsibility to obtain a note from the person who delayed him, these tardies may be excused. Unexcused tardies will be reflected in a student’s participation grade. A pattern of unexcused tardies may result in additional corrective action. All tardies and absences from class are reported to the attendance office daily.
Absences (homework and classwork) – Students who are absent from class must turn in late homework and/or classwork to Mr. Harkleroad within one school day of their return to school to qualify to receive full credit (ex. student is absent Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, his homework and classwork from Monday would be due on Wednesday). Assignments received after the one day grace period will be considered late. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any classwork or homework from the day(s) that they missed. Late work will receive a reduced grade.
Absences (tests, papers, projects) – Students who are absent on the day of a test must take the test the next day that they are in school. Students who are absent the day a paper or project is due must turn in the paper or project the next day that they are in school.
Participation – All students are expected to complete all assignments to the best of their ability. Students are expected to participate in all activities to their best of their ability. Participation in class discussions, group exercises, etc. will be considered in determining participation grade.
Late work – Assignments received after the period when they are due (or after the grace period for absences) will result in a reduced grade.
Academic honesty – Students are expected to uphold high standards of academic honesty. Cheating is an extremely serious matter that will result in grade reduction and disciplinary action.
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- Looking at one’s own notes, another student’s notes or other materials during a test is unacceptable. |
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Cheating on homework: |
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- A student may not copy another’s work or do another student’s homework for him. |
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Using a computer to print homework, papers, projects, etc.: |
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- In order for a student to hand in a paper with his name on it, he must have typed the paper into the computer himself. |
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Plagiarism: |
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- Students may not plagiarize. According to Webster’s Dictionary, to plagiarize is to “steal and pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another.” Whenever directly quoting, paraphrasing, rearranging words, or using synonyms to present material taken from a newspaper or magazine article, encyclopedia, book, internet material, etc., students must give proper credit to the author. |
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Behavior – Students are expected to act in accordance with the DeMatha handbook. Students are expected to act in a manner that is appropriate to a classroom. For instance, students should maintain a noise level appropriate to the activity occurring (ex. tests = silence, group work = inside voices). Students should focus their attention on the activity the class is participating in; chatting, reading other materials, doing homework for another class, sleeping, etc. are not acceptable. Students may not have food, drink, gum, or electronic equipment (including cell phones) in the classroom at any time. Students may not leave the classroom without the instructor’s permission. Failure to meet behavioral standards will result in disciplinary action.
- Be prepared at the beginning of class
- Begin your warm-up activity immediately
- Participate in activities and discussions
- Take notes
- Focus on class material at hand
- Read actively and take notes on readings
- Complete assignments on time
- Plan for tests, papers, and projects
- Maintain a high level of academic integrity
- Be curious
- Be proud of your work
- Arrive on time
- Be honest
- Be courteous
- Be humble
- Be safe
- Treat yourself and others with respect
- Actively listen when others are speaking
- Raise your hand when you wish to be called upon
- Take care of personal issues between classes
- Make careful choices, be mindful of consequences
- Develop strong, healthy relationships with others
