August 18 - 22, 2008
Unit 1 Essential Questions ~ "What from ancient civilizations endures today (scientifically, culturally, technologically, intellectually, artistically, etc.)? How do these legacies reflect the times in which they were conceived?"
Monday 8/18:
For the first 45 minutes, complete the Ancient Civilizations project with your group.
Presentations will follow for the remainder of class.
HW
1) Continue to read chapters for Unit 1 (see syllabus) and reread all notes. (Pre & Review)
2) Finish the Hammurabi's Code primary source activity. (Preview)
3) Read or review your summer reading novel. The In-class essay will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Review)
Tuesday 8/19:
Turn in the Hammurabi's Code primary source activity.
Finish the group presentations.
HW
1) Continue to read chapters for Unit 1 (see syllabus) and reread all notes. (Pre & Review)
2) Read or review your summer reading novel. The In-class essay will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Review)
Wednesday 8/20:
Watch the Ancient Sumer, Assyria, and Babylon video and answer the questions.
Read several primary sources and answer the questions. This will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
HW
1) Complete the primary sources started in class today. (Preview)
2) Continue to read chapters for Unit 1 (see syllabus) and reread all notes. (Pre & Review)
3) Read or review your summer reading novel. The In-class essay will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Review)
Thursday 8/21: My Birthday! :o) Study session will be held after school from 3:30 - 4:00.
Turn in the primary source activities from yesterday.
Watch the Ancient Egypt video and answer the questions.
Work on the Ancient Civilizations Test Study Guide. (Test will be given tomorrow.)
HW
1) Complete the Ancient Civilizations Test Study Guide.
2) Continue to read chapters for Unit 1 (see syllabus) and reread all notes. (Pre & Review)
3) Read or review your summer reading novel. The In-class essay will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Review)
Friday 8/22:
Ancient Civilizations Test
After the test, work on the map of Ancient Greece.
HW
1) Read or review your summer reading novel. The In-class essay will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Review)
2) Begin reading chapters for Unit 2 (see syllabus). (Preview)
3) Complete the map of Ancient Greece. (Preview).
Unit 1 Georgia Performance Standards
SSWH1 The student will analyze the origins, structures, and interactions of complex societies in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean from 3500 BCE to 500 BCE.
a. Describe the development of Mesopotamian societies; include the religious, cultural, economic, and political facets of society, with attention to Hammurabi’s law code.
b. Describe the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt.
c. Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism.
d. Identify early trading networks and writing systems existent in the Eastern Mediterranean, including those of the Phoenicians.
e. Explain the development and importance of writing; include cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Phoenician alphabet.
SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.
a. Describe the development of Indian civilization; include the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire, the “Golden Age” under Gupta, and the emperor Ashoka.
b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.
c. Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Zhou and Qin.
d. Explain the impact of Confucianism on Chinese culture; include the examination system, the Mandate of Heaven, the status of peasants, the status of merchants, and the patriarchal family, and explain diffusion to Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea.