TEST: Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization

On Thursday 12th, Sept. and Friday 13th, Sept. we took our first test covering Chapters 1 & 2 about the rise of human civilization. If you were absent, you need to schedule a time before or after school to make up the test. You have a two week window in which to do so; however, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you do it as soon as possible.

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PLAN Test Prep, Timeline Correction, & Review for TEST

On Tuesday 10th, Sept. & Wednesday 11th, Sept. we spent the first part of class with the counselors preparing the non-academic portion of the PLAN test which you will take next week. 

We then spent time 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 just a few minutes 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, you will need to turn in all of your green notes sheets for the unit next time before the test.

Worksheet: Evaluating the Timeline

IMPORTANT: We also passed out the study guide for our first test that will be next time Thursday 12th, Sept. (A Day) & Friday 13th, Sept. (B Day)

Study Guide: Chapters 1 & 2 - Test

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Ancient History Timeline

On Monday 8th, Sept. we 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. We then completed parts 2 and 3 of the assignment. Read the instructions carefully, you may print out pictures to illustrate your timeline instead of drawing pictures if you would like.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the worksheet then use your textbook to complete the assignment. You will also need to see me to get the timeline sheets I would like you to use or you can use 2 pieces of blank paper to make your own. 

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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New Civilizations and New Empires Arise

New Civilizations and Empires

On Wednesday 5th, Sept. and Thursday 6th 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.

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. Because you do not have a textbook, you will need to come in before or after school or check a textbook out.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

(Not a downloadable assignment)

Assignment: Questions on Assyria and Persia

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Ancient Sumeria and Egypt

On Friday 30th, Aug. and Tuesday 3rd, 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. We watched a video on ancient Egypt.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1. Turn in your assignment on the Six Characteristics of Civilization from last time.

2. Download the notes sheet (see below) and copy from a friend since right now you do not have a textbook.

3. Watch the first 20 mins of the video on ancient Egypt (see below) write a 1 page report on ancient Egyptian religion, King Tut and Ramses II based on the video.

Notes: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia

Video: Ancient Egypt - Quest for Immortality

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The Rise of Humans and Development of Civilizations

On Wed. 28th, Aug. & Thurs. 29th, 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 have to come in before or after school to complete the assignment or check out a textbook, because our electronic textbook is not yet available. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

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

Welcome Back and Welcome to History!!

This post is to just let everyone know how excited I am for another fabulous upcoming year! This year we will be taking an in depth look at history and using our knowledge to grow, learn and ask even more questions. I will be giving a full run down and introduction in class. Please remember to have your parent/guardian sign your disclosure and sign up for this blog, as it will be a valuable tool over the course of the year. Everything we do will be posted to this blog.

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