March 31- April 4

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a great Spring Break.  This week students will continue studying Ancient Rome. Students will be learning about the Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, Roman Emperors, and Roman Achievements.

• Wednesday, April 2:  ALL Roman government graphic organizers are DUE! 
• Friday, April 4: Roman Achievements Reading Quiz.  (Reading will be posted to schoology.) 

** Information will be coming home about a novel, Blood Red Horse, that students will be reading this 9 weeks.  Please make sure to full read deadlines for having the novel in class. 

March 10th- 14th

Good morning!  We are one week away from starting the 4th 9 weeks.  This year is going by so fast.  This week students will be wrapping up the unit on Ancient Greece.  Students will be studying Greek Mythology.  Please see assignments and due dates listed below.

• Mythology Quiz Thursday, March 13th. Students will receive a study guide Tuesday in class.  The study guide and PowerPoint have been posted to schoology.
• Mythology Writing Assignment due Thursday, March 13th. Students will be creating their own myth.  Students will you use the basis of Greek Mythology (characters and plots) to create their own myth.  Instructions and Brainstorm Graphic Organizer has been posted to schoology.
• CNN Student News Quiz Friday, March 14th.

** Do not forget to be participating in Homewood History Hunt.  Follow @mrjakecollins on instagram for each week's hunt!  You can also look on his classroom door to see the hunt of the week.

March 3rd- 7th

Thank you so much for all your support for Greek Fest!  It was a huge success.  We are so appreciative of the support you all showed.

• Greece Test #2 will be Monday, March 10th. A study guide will be given to the students Tuesday (March 4th) in class and we will review together Friday (March 7th). 
• DBQ: Alexander the Great.  This week we will focus on Alexander the Great through notes and Document Based Questions.