Creating the Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

On Wednesday 7th, Sept. we corrected our date sheet that we gathered last time and then spent the remainder of the class completing the actual creation of the timeline. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Using the worksheet from last time, go on to complete Steps 2 and 3. You should have already completed Step 1 and collected the dates  In order to move on to step 2 you will need two blank pieces of unlined paper. Then do the following:

- draw a line down the middle of each paper and on the line evenly space 15 hashmarks (you should have a total of 30 hashmarks when you have done both pieces of paper.)
- Each hashmark represents 100 years. On the first hashmark (the one on the far left) label it 3100 BCE, then label each hashmark counting down by 100. You should end with 200 BCE as your last hashmark.
- Then follow the instructions on the back of the worksheet for Steps 2 & 3.

If you need the worksheet again, here it is:
Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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New Civilizations & Collecting Dates for Our Timeline

On Friday 2nd, 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 and are new ideas that come from outside of the culture.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the notes. For the notes you will need to use your textbook to complete the assignment. Please Read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4. Please use your textbook.

1) Please read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4 and complete the following notes.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

2) Then follow the instructions on the following assignment to complete Step 1. Do NOT go on to step 2 until next time.

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia & Egyptian Civilization

On Wednesday 31st. Aug. we looked at two ancient civilizations: the Sumerians and Egyptians. We took notes on the Sumerians and then did some reading on the civilization of the Egyptians. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1)Turn in your assignment from last time, The Six Characteristics of Civilization. 

2) Using your textbook read Chapter 2 Section 1 and fill in the notes (You may copy notes you can't find from a friend, but you MUST read the section to get all the information):

Notes: Civilizations Begins in Mesopotamia

3) Use you online textbook for Chapter 2 Section 2 to finish at least the first four sections of the assignment. You do NOT need to finish more than that:

Assignment: Egyptian Civilization

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Early Humans and the Neolithic Revolution

On Monday 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.

1) First, we checked out textbooks. You need to come in as quickly as possible to get your textbook.

IMPORTANT: We also have access to our textbook electronically. In order to view the textbook online you will to go to the following website www.glencoe.com/ose/

However, I have been asked to not share the code publicly, so you will need to come see me for the code. Alternately, you could email me for the code.

2) Second, we watched a small video on the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution. Please watch the small video and take at least ten notes on things you learn that are important to understand about the shift from hunting and gathering to farming. (You could do this on the note sheet you need to print out below.)

Video: Crash Course - Agricultural Revolution

3) Third, please print out the following notes sheet and assignment. You will need to copy the notes from a friend in the class and then use the regular or electronic textbook to complete the assignment. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

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

Pretesting and Data Collection

On Thursday 25th, Aug. we first took a look at our class webpage and then recapped class expectations. We then spent the remaineder of the class period completing our pretests for the common assessments for the first semester. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Come see me and arrange a time in either MAP or after school for approx. 30 mins to complete the pretesting.

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Welcome to World Civilizations 2016-2017!

On Tuesday 23, August we welcomed everyone into World Civilizations. The majority of the class was spent on introductions and going over the class disclosure. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Be sure to pick up a disclosure or download it from the class webpage and have a parent/guardian sign it and return it next Tuesday 30th August.

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The Vietnam War & The World Today

On Monday 23rd, May we continued our look at the Vietnam War and then did a small assignment on the World Today. If you were absent, you will need to do the following in order to make up what you missed:

1) Please watch the following video and write a 1/2 page summary that answers the following questions:

- What was the Tet Offensive?
- What happened during the Tet Offensive?
- How did Americans react to this event and why did they act that way?

IMPORTANT: You only need to watch the first 30 minutes.

Video: The Tet Offensive

2) For the World Today assignment you must select ONE of the following sections and write a 1 page summary about the important people, events, and details for that particular region of the world. You will be presenting your summary to the class next time.

IMPORTANT: You will need to use the online book or come in during MAP or after school.

- Chapter 29 Section 2 Mexico, Cuba, Central America
- Chapter 29 Section 3 South America
- Chapter 30 Section 1 Africa
- Chapter 30 Section 2 Middle East
- Chapter 31 Section 1 China
- Chapter 31 Section 2 South/Southeast Asia
- Chapter 31 Section 3 Japan

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