Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations

On Fri. 31st, Aug. we discussed the rise of humans and the development of civilizations. The information presented was presented as a theory that is generally accepted by anthropologists and archaeologists. We discussed the development of humans and how agriculture led to the beginnings of human civilization. Students took notes on this information and then we completed an assignment identifying the six characteristics of civilization and then compared those characteristics to modern American society.

If you were absent, please print out the following notes sheet and copy from a friend in class. You will also need to print out the Six Characteristics of Civilization; however, you will not be able to complete this assignment until next week, because you do not have a textbook. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

If you have any issues, please come see me. Thanks.

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!!!

On Tuesday 28th Aug. (A day) and Wednesday 29th Aug. (B day) we spent the class period introducing the class to World Civilizations. We did the following:

- Mr. Ball introduced himself to the class

- organized our seating chart

- went over the class disclosure

- introduced this blog and the importance thereof

- spent time discussing expectations

- discussed the importance of history

- completed a small free write and pre-assessment quiz

Also two assignments were introduced: the quarterly book reports and current events (instructions and packets).

Thanks.