Interesting quote I read....

In a story relating to music from the Holocaust. The quote applies to this class...to all humanity:

"What you really want as a person and as an artist — even when you are gone — is that your dreams, your essence, your purpose, your meaning does live on. A lot of these people, their lives were taken but we have this part of them,"

If you wish to read the article go to: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100929/ap_en_mu/us_holocaust_music

Block Day

Today we completed GREECE. Friday we'll discuss the Etruscan Culture and work on Masks.

Next week...Rome, Review...test

Don't forget Chapter 10 online assignment due Friday and the weekly turnitin.com discussions due on Satudays.

Tuesday 9-28-10

Today we discussed Greece...tomorrow Greece and into Rome. Hope to have time for MAsks on Friday...

Remember Chapter 10 read/workbook is due tomorrow.

October 2010 National Geographic Magazine

Read the current issue's story about CyArk's Laser Preservation Technology (Backing Up History):



http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/big-idea/15/laser-preservation

Thursday 9-23-10

The Museum Catalog was JUST uploaded to the 2010-2011 Key Documents page of the website. The test is NOT until October 6th but you may wish to start the Aegean adn Greece topics that we started in class.

Tomorrow papers will be returned and a video about ROME. Next week...finish the video and discuss Greece, Etruscans and Rome.

Don't forget...turnitin.com discussion (due Saturday) and Chapter 9 read adn workbook due on Monday.

TRIVIA for FRIDAY: As of today, Thursday or Friday (9-23 or 9-24) name the top 5 movies ($$$$$) in the Box office. Email me at the yahoo address with the trivia response.

Monday 9-20-10

Today we discussed Chapter 4 ... the rest of the week will be Greece ... starting the Roman culture by Friday ... that's the goal. Block Day we will spend a bit of time working on our masks.

Do not forget about weekly turnitin.com discussions and the online activities posted in previous blog.

Details to update for Chapter 9 and 10

Chapter 9 Read and Complete Workbook page 82 and 83 all (if image #'s are incorrect, images are the same). Page 84 answer #5. Use page 85 for notes/rough draft. Type answer...essay format. Think organization of thoughts is key to AP Essay Success...one idea per paragraph. Hint...The Frankish Fibula is 16.1 in your text. How would I organize the essay? One paragraph describing each, one paragraph comparing and contrasting, one paragraph commenting on function, a final sentence on your preference.

Chapter 10 Read and Complete Workbook Pages:
87 all
88 all
89 #1
90 #4
91 #6, 7
91-92 (Early Empire) 1-4, 7, 8
93-94 (High Empire) 1-3, 8, 9
94-96 (Late Empire) 1,2,6, 7

Friday 9-17-10

Today we started making repousse masks ... we'll work on them again later next week

Next week...discussion of Chapters 4 and 5

Upcoming Assignments:
1. Each Saturday at midnight...the week's turnitin.com discussion
2. Chapter 5 Read and Workbook Due Monday 9-20-10
3. Block Day Chapter 4 Book Online activity (link to online companion on right column of blog)...Internet Exercise...Cycladic Figure. Follow directions and email response to me...copy yourself on the email in case it gets lost in cyberspace.
4. Friday 9-24 Chapter 5 Book Online Activity .. Museum Activity (email me as well as send yourself a copy)
5. Monday 9-27 Chapter 9 read/workbook - details will be posted by Sunday 9-19-10
6. Block day 9/29 Chapter 10 Read/workbook - details will be posted by Sunday 9-19-10
7. Friday 10-1-10 Chapter 10 Online Book...Internet Exercise...Roman Painting Techniques...email me and copy yourself
8. Test/MC Chapters 4-5-9-10 on Wednesday 10-6-10 (Rubric and study guide posted NLT Friday 9-24-10)