Greek Philosophy

On Thursday 15th, Sept. we looked at the ways in which the Greeks tried to understand the world around them. First, we looked at the philosophers such as Socrates and Plato. Then we discussed the power of myth and how it is used to also try and understand the world. 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, Chapter 4 Section 3 - Classical Greece.

2) Download the following notes and read pages 128 -130 of your text on Greek Philosophy.

Notes: Greek Philosophy

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The Greek City States & Classical Greece

On Tuesday 13, Sept. we corrected the assignment from last time. There were notes given on the formation of the two most powerful city-states in Greece: Athens and Sparta. We then did some reading about classical Greece and the war with Persia. 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, Chap 4 Section 1: Early Civilization in Greece.

2) Please read Chapter 4 Sections 2 of your text and fill in the notes sheet.

Notes: The Greek City States

3) You then should read Chapter 4 Section 3 of your text and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Classical Greece

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Intro to Greek Civilization

On Friday 9th, Sept. we began studying ancient Greece. We started by viewing a video on the possibility that some of the myths we know may have been based in actual events, places, and people. We watched the video, took notes, and discussed what we learned. We then took some time to complete a book assignment about the impact of physical geography and the early civilizations of Greece.

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

1) Turn in your completed timeline and date sheet from last time.

2) Watch the video by clicking the link below and then taking 15 significant notes on what you learned or writing a 1 page summary of what you learned. IMPORTANT: You only need to watch the following minutes 1:00-13:00 and 20:00 - 32:00.

Video: Aegean - Legacy of Atlantis

3) Then you need to complete the following worksheet by reading pages 106-111 of your text book and answering the questions on the worksheet.

Worksheet: Early Civilizations in Greece (Pages 106-111)

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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.