Good morning 9th graders.

Today is Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Please make sure you

have your textbook, your binder, extra binder paper, your

planner your notes, and a writing utensil.

Agenda for 03/21/2012

Paper returners return papersReview Essential Question for Empires in East

AsiaSocratic Circles reminderQuiz on Chapter 12.1 and 12.2Video Clips from united Streaming/questionsWork time if time leftHomework

Paper Returners/ Returning Papers

1.2.3.4.

Parking Lot discussion suggestions

The Plan: Empires in East Asia

• Chapter 12– Essential Question: How did the development of

empires in East Asia from 600 – 1350 lead to the spread of religions, culture, trade and technological innovations?

Socratic Circles tomorrow 3/22/2012 Chapter 12.2 and enrichment packet

Inner Circle #1SnehaLucasOliviaKyleKateJamieJuliaJimCameronJoshKeanDrew V. JustinRowan Juliana

Inner Circle #2MaddieVanessaMilesGabbyEmmaTaylorSaffronBobGillianDrew M.IsabellaNikkoRichardGabrielSavanah

Chapter 12.1/12.2 Comprehension Quiz

1. Why was it important to connect the northern cities and southern region of the Sui Dynasty?

2. Why might Tang rulers have fought to expand China’s borders?3. What concerns might Song emperors have had when buying peace

from their northern enemies?4. What was meant by the comment “Black is ten colors”?5. Why did the change in women’s status not affect peasant women?6. How might a clan system be suitable for a nomadic society?7. How might the values of nomadic and settled societies differ?8. What factors would someone trying to unify clans consider?9. What are the advantages to using cruelty as a weapon? What

about disadvantages?

Chapter 12 Section 2 Tang and Song China

Video clips; Hand into Mr. Allew

Homework for 03/21/2012

• Finish any work not completed in class today. Due Wednesday 3/22/2012.

• Socratic Circle discussion on 3/22/2012.