The Sumerians and the Egyptians

On Monday 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) Use your online textbook read Chapter 2 Section 1 and fill in the notes (You may copy notes you can;t find froma a friend, but you MUST read the section to get all teh information):

Notes: Civilizations Begins in Mesopotamia

2) 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

Thanks.

Early Humans and the Rise of Civilizations

On Thursday 27th, 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.

IMPORTANT: We now have access to our electronic textbook. In order to view the textbook on line 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 ask a friend from class or email for the code.

1) If you were absent, please print out the following notes sheet and assignment. You will need to use the electronic textbook to complete the notes and assignment. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

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

Welcome to World Civ 2015-2016!

On Tuesday 25th, Aug. we welcomed the next students to the World Civilizations class. We spent the day by doing the following:

- Told Joke of the Day and introduced Mr. Ball to the class.
- Took a small preknowledge quiz and corrected it.
- Went over the disclosure and class expectations.
- Compelted a small writing assignment.

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

1) Download a copy of the disclosure, read it, sign it, and have your parent/guardian sign it and bring it back Monday 31st, Aug.

Class Disclosure

2) Take a blank piece of paper and in the upper right hand corner put your name both first and last. Then title the paper "Why do we study history?". Then in at least 1/2 page but no more than 1 page identify three reasons why studying history is important or useful. Explain each reason by giving examples or describing why you think it is important. Please bring this assignment with you to class and turn in.

Thanks.

Wrapping it up!

On Friday 29th, May and Monday 1st, June in all classes we wrapped up our main objectives and class by doing the following:

1) Discussed final grades and handed out printouts.

2) Completed a small class/teacher evaluation.

3) Did a small activity to recap what we have learned over the year/semester.

There is no specific make up required, but please remember the last day for makeup and late work was today!

Thanks.

Last Test of the Year!

On Thursday 28th, May we took our final test. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your three green notes sheets from this last unit.

2) Turn in your pink vocabulary review crossword.

3) Make up your test by Tuesday 2nd, June. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Challenges of a New Century

On Tuesday 26th, May we spent the day talking about the challenges the world is facing today and then reviewing for our final test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Copy these notes from a friend.

Notes: Challenges of a New Century

2) Download and review this study guide:

Study Guide: Chapters 27-32

3) Complete the vocabulary review crossword. IMPORTANT: Although the key is included simply copying it will not help you! Study and review legitimately and use key only as last resort if stuck on an individual item!

Vocabulary Review Crossword

Thanks.

Book Report Presentations

On Thursday 21st, May we listened to the Fourth Quarter Book Report presentations. For the remaining time we went over the assignment from last time. We also checked in books for those who were not able to check the book in last time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please make sure you turn in the assignment from last time, Modern World.

2) Nothing to make up for the book reports.

3) Turn your book in, if you still have it ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Thanks.