Ari O Preuss
Upper School History
301-774-7455, ext. 335
ari.preuss@ssfs.org
" S a p e r
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Ari O Preuss Upper School History " S a p e r
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Courses for Academic Year 2007-2008:
Islam & Arabic Civilization
BOYS' J.V. SOCCER
Diggin' Dinin' Dancin' Intersession
Western Civilization from Egypt and Mesopotamia to European Renaissance and Reformation. Paradigm shifts from myth and magic to philosophy and science, from theocracy to democracy, from empires to national states and the heroic struggles for individual freedom in thought and spirit. Constant comparisons of ancient contests with modern challenges in the very same geographical settings. Strong emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and essay writing skills.
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Monday 5/26
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No School |
Work on paper due Tue 5/27 |
Tuesday 5/27
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Research paper due
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Preparation for Final Examination !!!! Text book Pages 435 - 455 plus pix on 457,458,461 Artbook handout pp. 32-43 Condensed pp 123-130 Prepare for a. Questions ( you have them) b Multiple Choice c Who am I ? B. Italian vocabulary C. Italy Map p. 455 D Picture Identification: Artist / Work / Theme
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Wed 5/28
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Review |
See above !!! |
Thursday 5/29 |
Review |
See above !!! |
Friday 5/30
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Reading Day
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See above !!!!! |
A full year interdisciplinary immersion course covering Italian and especially Sicilian history, art, music, particularly operas, and architecture from the hellenistic period ot the current European Union. Special emphasis will be given to the southern portion of the peninsula and the island of Sicily with its lively mix of Phoenician, Greek, Arab, Norman, Spanish and French traditions. Many classic Italian films will be screened and analyzed.
The 2008 Intersession trip will cover Sicily by bus and train from Palermo to Cefalu, the mountainous interior and Catania, Siracusa and the Mt. Etna towns in 14 days.
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Monday 5/26
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Non c'e clase |
Prepare for Finals
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Tuesday 5/27
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Biography due .
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Prepare for finals-
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Wed 5/28
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Sicilia film
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Thursday 5/29 |
Non c'e istruzzione |
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Friday 5/30
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Reading |
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Highlights of European, Middle East and Asian history tailored to the language abilities of the class. Daily vocabulary acquisition, weekly oral reports and frequent short essays prepare participants for regular history classes and college competence.
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Monday 5/26
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Tuesday5/27 |
Middle East |
Pp 68-70 Middle East Conflict
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Wed 5/28 |
Middle East Conflict |
Middle East Conflict and Map |
Thurs 5/29
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Middle East Map |
Vocabulary Quiz o
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Friday 5/30
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Reading Day |
Google Middle East LEaders
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Real " football " for the ambitious younger kicker and discriminating veteran seeking perfection of skills and aesthetic-athletic pleasure just below the varsity level of intensity. Daily scrimmages and weekly interscholastic games for those committing to the rigorous five-days-a-week soccer program.
Practice begins Monday August 27, 3:30 on JV / Baseball field
Diggin', Dinin'. Dancin' Community Service
Friday March 16 -- Friday March 23,
An eight ( 8 ) day, not five( 5 ) community Service Project
Mornings : Dig, Clear, Haul, Demolish, Construct at SSFS, FHRC. PARKS
Afternoons: Learn 15 wild dances//Watch Dance Films/ Perform
Evenings: Savour ethnic cuisines, Night:Ballroom Dancing : Live bands for Salsa, Swing, Tango, Zydeco, Samba, Greek xoroi.
8 couples - Prepare for Shows, Friends House/ Post Intersession Assembly
Dance Practices January - March 2007: Hartshorne # 3 / Clifton / Dance Studio
Every Tues and Thursday 3:30 - 4:00 //// 10 Tango // 25 Swing // 5 Salsas Steps
