Humanities

Pizza and Painting & Hartford Art and Architecture

2008-06-02T18:12:00.000-07:00

If you joined us for the field trips you may wish to see a slideshow of our trip.

If you either were not able to join us or decided to do something else please complete the alternative assignment available by clicking this sentence. Use the slideshow presentation: Pizza and Painting: Food and Art.

The Song of Roland: Laisse Response

2008-05-27T07:39:00.000-07:00

Note: The Song of Roland blue books are due.

1. Read 10 of the following laisse: 43, 45, 56, 65, 78, 80, 84, 97, 110, 126, 129-130(treat as one laisse), 132, 134-5, 164, 174-6, 177, 179-80, 185, 204, 213, 237, 258-9, 263, 268, 272, 276, 277, 278, 280-287(treat as one laisse), 291

2. For each laisse choose one line to quote and

3. write a summary of the laisse in your own words OR a draw sketch with a caption.

Example:
Laisse 180
Quotation: “For Charlemagne God worked a miracle,/ because the sun is standing motionless.” Summary: Charlemagne prays, and the sun stands still so he can pursue the enemy and avenge Roland’s death.

Koran: Reading and Response

2008-05-07T06:04:00.001-07:00

Interpret and analyze suras I and II by completing questions 1-3 (page 270).
Compose a visual or literary response to suras I and II.

Islamic Art of the Medieval Period

2008-05-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

See the project assessment guide distributed in class for more details.

Use this site: www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/Islam_New_Main.html

Reminders of Work Due

2008-04-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

1. Illustration: Spread of Christianity
2. Notes: Blue Book
3. Acts: Reading and Notes
4. Ephesians: Mission Statement and Questions
5. Luke: Reading and Notes

Beliefs, Practices, and Growth of Early Followers of Jesus

2008-04-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Study blue-book notes for a test next week concerning: Luke, Acts, essential teachings of Jesus, the beliefs and practices of early Jesus-followers, and reasons for the spread of Christianity.
Prepare an illustration for these topics in one of the following formats:

Cartoon strip
Single illustration
Editorial cartoon

Parables of Luke: Dramatic Presentation Project

2008-04-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

1. Please select a project from the list provided. (page three of the handout)
2. Read the parable and complete PART I of the project to identify the main ideas and summarize the parable.
3. Then work with your partner(s) to prepare a dramatic presentation of the parable to the class!

Click on the title of this assignment to view and print a copy of the assignment and a list of 18 parables from Luke.

Passover and Holy Week

2008-03-25T18:03:00.000-07:00

Please complete the assignment using Biblical accounts from Exodus and Luke to compare the Hebrew celebration of Passover with the Christian celebration of Holy Week.

Click on the title for a copy of the assignment.

Day 1: Due Thursday, March 27th. Day 2: Due Friday, March 28th.

Luke

2008-03-17T05:58:00.000-07:00

Please read the book of Luke.
For each page
a) Write one or more questions.
b) Write one or more observations about Jesus.
c) Write one or more observations about Jesus' disciples.
d) List four or more notes about the culture (behaviors) and world-views of the people in the first century.

This assignment is due March 27th.

Roman Conditions and Leadership

2008-03-13T03:33:00.000-07:00

Due to CAPT Testing each period has a different assignment

Period 1 Day 2:
a) Complete "Traveller's Advisory" as read and assigned on 3/11
b) Complete "Rome: From Settlement to Republic to Empire to Fall" (Lesson 44e) due Monday, 3/17.

Period 1 Day 1: Complete "Traveller's Advisory" Begin reading in Luke.

Period 4 Day 1: Complete the Roman Emperior profile and an advertisement promoting one emperior as Presdient.

Roman Leadership: Civilization Change

2008-03-07T11:48:00.000-08:00

Due to CAPT testing each class has a different assignment due next class lesson.

Day 1 Period 1: Complete the reading and response assignment for an excerpt from Jared Diamond's book, Collapse.

Day 2 Period 1: Complete Alexander assignment.
Day 2 Period 4: Complete Conditions in Ancient Rome reading and response assignment

Alexander the Great!

2008-02-25T09:30:00.001-08:00

Please create a map, a set of notes, and a written evaluation of Alexander using text, map, and a primary source by Arrian.

Plato: Allegory of the Cave

2008-02-20T05:50:00.001-08:00

1. Please ensure that your Socratic dialogue is completed and turned in!

2. Please re-read the “Allegory of the Cave” and answer questions 1-5 on the page provided.

Socratic Dialogue

2008-02-18T09:21:00.000-08:00

Please compose a Socratic dialogue. Use the rubric provided. Click on this lesson's title to view or print a rubric.

Socrates "Apology"

2008-02-12T10:39:00.000-08:00

Please read Socrates Apologia on pages 155-158. Answer questions 1+3 on p. 158.

Chinese Philosophy Response

2008-02-08T09:26:00.000-08:00

Please complete a creative response to one or more of the Chinese philosophies studied in class. See Mr. Spaulding for a rubric.

Chinese Art Interpretation

2008-01-29T12:08:00.001-08:00

Remember that artifacts are windows into culture!
Please compelte a sketch, description, and interpretation of one Chinese artifact from our text or from another source. If you use another source please note complete details so I can look at the source too!

Click on this assignment title to access the assessment guide. Use the tab labeled "China"

Welcome to Comments and the Second Semester!

2008-01-23T07:50:00.000-08:00

Dear Students and Parents:

The second semester has begun. We will be testing a new feature on this homework page! Now you can add a comment or question about the assignment. I will reply to these once a day, usually after 10:30 am.

It is my expectation that this may help encourage more communication and may address generel questions that students or parents/guardians may have regarding the work assigned.

If you leave a comment please leave your FIRST name and the FIRST name of the student if you are writing as a parent or guardian. Any postings without first names will be deleted.

REMINDERS:
*File your work from the first semester but do not throw it out! The final exam is cumulative.
*Work must be turned in on-time. Late work is penalized 10% off the maximum possible grade.

Mr. Spaulding

Exam Preparation

2008-01-03T07:32:00.001-08:00

Begin reviewing your notes for the mid-term examination.

Click this title for a downloadable copy of the study guide.

Extra Credit: Bring me your review notes!

Have a Great Holiday

2007-12-20T11:49:00.001-08:00

Dear Students and Parents or Guardians:

Have a great holiday.

I know that there can be stressful times during the holidays, but I also know that there are many opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment of life.

Be safe.

Mr. Spaulding

Polyklietos' Prescription: Greek Sculpture

2007-12-17T07:13:00.000-08:00

Please complete the reading and questions related to "Polyklietos' Prescription". Refer to images in your textbook as well as the reading provided. Keep thinking about the qualities of Greek Art.
Click on the assignment title to see a version of the slideshow we used in class.

Day 1: Due Wednesday, 12/19 Day 2: Due Thursday, 12/10

Greek Vases; Windows into Greek Culture

2007-12-12T10:38:00.001-08:00

Please complete the work describing and interpreting Greek vases.

Day 1: Due Friday 12/15

Day 2: Due Monday 12/18

Egyptian Art Sketch, Description and Interpretation

2007-12-06T07:43:00.000-08:00

Choose one example of Egyptian art or architecture. You can choose an example from our textbook or the on-line work from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Click on the assignment title for an assessment guide.
Day 1: Due Monday, December 10th.
Day 2: Due Tuesday, December 11th.

Hymn to the Aten

2007-12-04T11:13:00.001-08:00

Read, reflect and complete questions concerning Akenhaten’s Hymn to the Aten, on pages 52-54. Questions 1-7 on page 54 are required.

Egypt: Art and Literature I

2007-11-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

Day 2 Class: Due Thursday 11/29
Interpret three pieces of Egyptian Literature to identify and define aspects of Egyptian culture and to world-view by responding thoughtfully to a set of questions. (40 points)
Read "Instruction of Pha-hotep", "Hymn to the Aten", and selection from "Book of the Dead" pages 50-54 and answer questions on pages 51, 52, and 54.

Day 1 Classes: Due Friday 11/30
Complete the notes and writing assignment with "Applying the Principles of Egyptian Art"

All Classes should have completed the on-line quiz by Thursday 11/29!