Test on Unit One!

On Monday 17th, Sept. we spent the majority of the day taking our test on our unit about "Early Humans and Civilizations". We then corrected those tests today.

In addition to our test we took some time to correct our Evaluating the Timeline of the Ancient Middle East worksheet. We also turned in our three green note sheets and the review crossword as a review packet before we took the test.

If you were absent, you will need to arrange a time to come in before or after school to make up your test. You will also need to bring your three green note sheets and review crossword to turn in.

Thanks.

Review and Timeline Correction

On Thursday 13th, Sept. we spent the first part of class correcting our timelines. Then we took some time to evaluate those time lines by looking at cause and effect and change over time and discussing these things. We then spent the remaining 20-25 mins reviewing for our quiz on Chaps. 1 & 2 for next time.

Students were informed that on test days they need to come with a reading book in case they finish early and to take care of any personal business before they come. There are no hall passes during a test, except for obvious and immediate emergencies.

If you were absent you will need to have your timeline ready to turn in when you return and have the evaluation worksheet completed. Also, the review crossword must be completed and you will need to turn in all of your green notes sheets for the unit.

Worksheet: Evaluating the Timeline

Ancient History Timeline

Today Tuesday 11th, Septmeber we completed parts 2 and 3 of the assignment we worked on last time. We finished grading our date sheet from last time.

If you were absent, you will need to see me to get the timeline sheets I would like you to use. Sorry this is one of a handful of situations that I am not able to put the work on the blog.

IMPORTANT: We also passed out the study guide for our first test that will be Monday 17th, Sep.
Study Guide: Chapters 1 & 2 - Test

Thanks.

New Civilizations and Empires

On Friday 7th, Sept. we discussed the rise of new civilizations and empires. Our main point of the day is that civilizations advances through two primary ways: innovation and cultural diffusion. Innovation simply means the creation of something new from within the culture. Cultural diffusion refers to the process by which technology and ideas spread from one culture to another.

We then spent some time gathering dates from the various topics we have thus covered. The purpose of which is to create an illustrated timeline of the ancient Middle East. Once our timeline is completed, we will be able to visually analyze the progress of civilization over time.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the notes and worksheet. The notes you will need to copy from a friend in the class and then use your textbook to complete the assignment.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

IMPORTANT: At this point only collect the dates. Do NOT complete steps 2 &3.

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

Thank you.

Ancient Sumeria and Egypt

On Wednesday 5th, Sept. we analyzed the development and contributions of the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians. We discussed their contribution to modern civilization and the structure of their societies, along with information on their religions, governments, and arts.

If you were absent, you will need to copy the notes from a friend or complete as much as you can by reading the book. Also, you will need to complete the worksheet on ancient Egypt.

Notes: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia

Worksheet: Ancient Egypt

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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.