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THIS CLASS WILL STUDY ANCIENT WORLD HISTORY. (Eastern Hemisphere Studies to 1750) WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING
COMPETENCIES and Suggested Objectives
1. Examine characteristics and development of various societies in the Eastern Hemisphere prior to 1750. (H)
a. Investigate the history of the following: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and Islands of the Pacific (e.g., early man, Greeks, Romans, etc.).
b. Analyze various Eastern cultures: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Islands of the Pacific (e.g., religion, language, customs, contributions, etc.).
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, primary and secondary resources, political cartoons, charts, graphs, a compass, technology, etc.).
(H, G, E)
a. Locate early civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., river civilizations, Greeks, Romans, etc.).
b. Analyze the human characteristics of places in the Eastern Hemisphere.
c. Describe and compare population settlement patterns during different periods and in different regions of the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., river civilizations, etc.).
d. Analyze the physical characteristics of places in the Eastern Hemisphere.
e. Map the development and spread of religions in the Eastern Hemisphere
(e.g., Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, etc.).
f. Describe ecosystems in the Eastern Hemisphere.
g. Analyze migration patterns of people over time in the Eastern Hemisphere
(e.g., Roman Empire, explorers, etc.).
h. Identify the primary geographic causes for world trade.
i. Measure distances on a variety of maps.
j. Interpret special purpose maps (e.g., climate, vegetation, population, historical, etc.).
k. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g. graphs, maps, charts, tables, political cartoons, etc.).
3. Analyze civic life, politics, and government. (C, H)
a. Describe the essential characteristics of and need for government as found in the countries of the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., monarchy, dictatorship, republic, dynasty, etc.).
b. Trace the evolution and impact of political movements and organizations in the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., rise and fall of Roman Empire, Mongol rule, Ottoman Empire, etc.).
c. Assess the interactions of nations over time in the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., political conflicts, commerce, transportation, immigration, etc.).
4. Examine the economic interactions of individuals, families, communities, businesses, and governments in the Eastern Hemisphere prior to 1750. (C, H, E)
a. Determine the factors associated with the production and consumption of goods and services in the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., trade, interdependence, supply, and demand).
b. Describe the essential characteristics of capitalism in the Eastern Hemisphere.
5. Describe the impact of technology on the development of the Eastern Hemisphere and its ecology. (G, H, E)
a. Trace the evolution of technology in the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., compass, printing press, catapult, iron stirrup, boat design, sail, etc.).
b. Interpret the impact of ancient technology as it transformed agriculture and culture of the Eastern Hemisphere.
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this week
November 6, 2009 |
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Plan :
Monday- Review China section quizs to make sure students have all correct answers so they may use them to study for tomorrow's test. We will also review the map packets and social studies terms for test.
Tuesday- Test on China unit.
Wednesday-give students the assignment for the week. We are beginning Greek studies so the students will develop their own play in order to experience what the Greek culture experienced when they developed their productions. This will require the students to participate in a group of 3 to develop the skit and they will act it out on Monday of next week. The students will develop the skit about an issue they feel strongly about such as... drugs and alch., school uniforms, honesty....etc.
Thursday-continue project work. students will write the skit out in proper form and submit to teacher on Friday for review.
Friday- submit skit for review. Read AR and take tests...
Homework :
Study for China unit test to be given on Tuesday.
Plan and prepare for greek activity.
Study vocabulary and maps
Resources :
map packets
social studies vocabulary sheets
china section quizzes
text
notebook and high use words
Assessments :
china unit test
pop quiz
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Test on China (homework)
Due Date: October 30, 2009 |
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| Girls, don't forget you have a test on Ancient China today! Be sure to study your vocabulary words and your section quiz packet work. Also, bring a #2 pencil because this test will be on scantron. |
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Map Packets
October 28, 2009 |
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Finish your map work if you have not already done so. I will take this packet up on Thursday and grade it. Don't forget to check the new picture for your bonus points!
Review will be on Thursday. |
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China Exam Bonus Points
October 23, 2009 |
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china lesson
October 14, 2009 |
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Assignment China (homework)
Due Date: October 12, 2009 |
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| This week we will be studying Ancient China and its culture. Please read the attachment and look at the bonus picture so you will be able to get extra points on the test next Friday! |
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Ancient India (homework)
Due Date: October 5, 2009 |
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Read and study notes on ancient India to prepare for test on Friday.
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CHAPTER 3 (homework)
Due Date: September 21, 2009 |
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| READ CHAPTER 3 ABOUT ANCIENT EGYPT AND PUT ALL VOCABULARY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. BE READY TO DISCUSS THIS LESSON IN CLASS. |
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Myrtle Attendance Center
Phyllis Hancock
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