Apologetics & Worldviews for 10-31-11 to 11-4-11
In Apologetics & Worldviews, we will complete our discussion of abortion, addressing specific instances in which abortions are performed. If time permits, we will move on to other “life and death” issues, like capital punishment.
Antiquities for 10-31-11 to 11-4-11
The Antiquities class will continue our overview of the Egyptians – major events, timeline, people, and beliefs.
Students will continue reading The Oresteia by the schedule below. We will be discussing the date for our next test as well.
· Tuesday – Eumenides, lines 408-end
· Thursday – Antigone, pgs. 1-22
Christendom for 10-31-11 to 11-4-11
In Christendom class, we will discuss the beginnings of feudalism in Europe. Once completed, we will study the arrival of the Norsemen in Britain and the fight of Alfred the Great.
Students will continue reading The History of the Kings of Britain by the schedule below. We will be discussing the date for our next test as well.
· Monday – History of the Kings of Britain, part 2
· Wednesday – History of the Kings of Britain, part 3
US History for 10-31-11 to 11-4-11
In U.S. History, we continue our study of the Seven Year War and the events that created conflict between the American colonies and Britain, particularly focusing on Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry.
Students will continue reading Give Me Liberty by the schedule below. We will plan for our next test as well.
· Tuesday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 217-224 & Patriots Handbook, pgs. 116-119
· Thursday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 225-248
Modernity for 10-31-11 to 11-4-11
The Modernity class will complete the Industrial Revolution – major inventors and inventions – and begin the French Revolution.
Students will continue reading A Tale of Two Cities by the schedule below. We will also discuss dates for our next test.
· Tuesday – Tale of Two Cities, book 2, chapters 12-14
· Thursday – Tale of Two Cities, book 2, chap. 15-17
