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Science:

Homework due 2/11:

Read pgs. 149-156

NJ-pg. 130 or 131 copy work

NJ-pg. A47-A50 Follow instructions & then glue on pg. 134 in NJ

Ancient History:

• All Students complete the following assignments:
• Read MOH Lessons 70-72 (The Roman Republic, The Battle of Marathon, Herodotus)
• Prepare for a quiz that will cover this week’s lessons.
• Notebooking pages:
• Roman Republic NB page: Use complete sentences, provide information about each topic
  • Watch this video about The Roman Republic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akUX5Rm7BNc&list=PLspCfpCHyagft7c1O9n4YD4b7ISMJaWsJ
  • Define the following terms: executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, Separation of powers, judicial review, two-party system, national elections, constitutional amendment, bill, and veto
• The Battle of Marathon NB page: Use complete sentences when providing information about each topic
• Watch this video about The Battle of Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx-XB2eh-pQ

Ancient Literature:

• Read Chapter 15-16 of Detectives in Togas
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Complete vocabulary worksheet
• Answer Chapter 15-16 Comprehension Questions: Answer the questions using complete sentences.
  1. How does Caius show himself to be a “dumbbell”?
  2. How do the boys believe that the forger was able to imitate Rufus’ handwriting?
  3. What problems does Xantippus find with the boys’ letter to the Emperor?
  4. How does the newspaper report actually prove Rufus’ innocence?
  5. How does Xantippus know that an important person sent the report to the papers?
  6. Why do the boys go to the Censor’s office?
  7. Why do the boys decide to visit Megabates?
  8. Why does Megabates agree to give the boys information? What does he reveal?
• Writing Assignment: 
  • Recall a place or event from your own life that could be described with sensory images.
  • Use a chart to record descriptive words and phrases that might describe the place or event.
  • Use your chart as notes to write a descriptive paragraph.
  • Turn the chart in with your paragraph.