Wednesday, Sept. 30
Bellringer: Students read a passage on the Stela of Hammurabi's code and answered questions. Students then read several excerpts from Hammurabi's code and answered questions on the worksheet that followed.
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Tuesday, Sept. 29
Bellringer: none. Students worked on creating their own cuneifrom-style symbols by filling out their Development of Writing worksheet from yesterday.
Today students finished up their Mesopotamia note charts (posted Sept. 23) and turned them in. The due date is tomorrow for those who weren't finished. Students also turned in the Development of Writing worksheet, also due tomorrow (posted Sept. 28). We read an illustrated Gilgamesh the King book, and students wrote a paragraph summary of the story which was also turned in.
Today students finished up their Mesopotamia note charts (posted Sept. 23) and turned them in. The due date is tomorrow for those who weren't finished. Students also turned in the Development of Writing worksheet, also due tomorrow (posted Sept. 28). We read an illustrated Gilgamesh the King book, and students wrote a paragraph summary of the story which was also turned in.
Monday, September 28
Bellringer: Students completed a reading of on Sumerian calendars and numbers, and answered the associated questions.
Today students finished up their group presentations from the Kids Discover Mesopotamia
Today students finished up their group presentations from the Kids Discover Mesopotamia
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Wednesday, September 23
Bellringer: none. Students turned in the two bellringers for this week.
Students presented their summaries from the Kids Discover reading yesterday. They were asked to present with poise, (a confident, calm stance), as well as using appropriate voice (projecting so that everyone in the room could hear, enunciating words clearly so that everyone can understand). Students took notes from each group using the chart below.
Students presented their summaries from the Kids Discover reading yesterday. They were asked to present with poise, (a confident, calm stance), as well as using appropriate voice (projecting so that everyone in the room could hear, enunciating words clearly so that everyone can understand). Students took notes from each group using the chart below.
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Tuesday, September 22
Bellringer: We read the selection below on the Sumerian use of the wheel. Students answered the prompt at the bottom on their own paper.
Students read from the Kids Discover Mesopotamia today. They were divided into groups, and each group was responsible for reading and writing a summary of their section.
Students read from the Kids Discover Mesopotamia today. They were divided into groups, and each group was responsible for reading and writing a summary of their section.
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Monday, September 21
Bellringer: Students answered the questions posted below on their own paper by restating each question in their full-sentence answer.
Today we discussed the geography of Mesopotamia. We discussed how Mesopotamia refers to an area rather than a unified civilization, and how many different groups of people or civilizations inhabited the area over time. Students reviewed the timeline below. Students will not be expected to remember every group or civilization, but we will focus on Babylon, Assyria, and Sumer, and students will learn the commonalities of the civilizations in this area. Students began working on their Mesopotamia maps.
Today we discussed the geography of Mesopotamia. We discussed how Mesopotamia refers to an area rather than a unified civilization, and how many different groups of people or civilizations inhabited the area over time. Students reviewed the timeline below. Students will not be expected to remember every group or civilization, but we will focus on Babylon, Assyria, and Sumer, and students will learn the commonalities of the civilizations in this area. Students began working on their Mesopotamia maps.
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Friday, September 18
Bellringer: None. Students turned in all bellringers from the week.
Today students took their Stone Age test which consisted of multiple choice questions and one RARE answer.
They used the remainder of the class period to finish their Mesopotamia maps from yesterday.
Today students took their Stone Age test which consisted of multiple choice questions and one RARE answer.
They used the remainder of the class period to finish their Mesopotamia maps from yesterday.
Thursday, Septmber 17
Bellringer: How did geography influence the earliest civilizations?
Today students practiced writing RARE answers (restate, answer, reason, example). We completed a map assignment of Mesopotamia.
Today students practiced writing RARE answers (restate, answer, reason, example). We completed a map assignment of Mesopotamia.
Wednesday, September 16
Bellringer: What were the effects of the agricultural revolution? (hint- check the end of your notes from yesterday)
Today students practiced writing RARE answers (restate, answer, reason, example). We watched a short clip on the agricultural revolution as review. Students were given a reading on rivers and the first civilizations (below) and answered the question: What was the connection between rivers and the first civilizations? in RARE format.
Today students practiced writing RARE answers (restate, answer, reason, example). We watched a short clip on the agricultural revolution as review. Students were given a reading on rivers and the first civilizations (below) and answered the question: What was the connection between rivers and the first civilizations? in RARE format.
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Tuesday, September 15
Bellringer: How did people live differently during the Neolithic Stone Age than they did in the Paleolithic Stone Age?
Today students finished notes on the Neolithic Era using the powerpoint below. Students then participated in an activity in which they were given several maps of the same unknown area and had to decide where they would want to build a settlement if they were living in the Neolithic Era.
Today students finished notes on the Neolithic Era using the powerpoint below. Students then participated in an activity in which they were given several maps of the same unknown area and had to decide where they would want to build a settlement if they were living in the Neolithic Era.
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Monday, Sepember 14
Bellringer: What kinds of tools did the people of the Old Stone Age use? How did people live during the Old Stone Age?
Today students received their new list of objectives/self-assessment for the week. They had instruction on answering questions in RARE format- restate, answer, give a reason, give an example or evidence. We used the bellringer questions to model this RARE format, and students will be expected to use this format for all questions from here on out, unless told to do otherwise. We then took notes on the Neolithic Era using the powerpoint below. Students took Cornell notes.
Today students received their new list of objectives/self-assessment for the week. They had instruction on answering questions in RARE format- restate, answer, give a reason, give an example or evidence. We used the bellringer questions to model this RARE format, and students will be expected to use this format for all questions from here on out, unless told to do otherwise. We then took notes on the Neolithic Era using the powerpoint below. Students took Cornell notes.
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Friday, September 11
Bellringer: What do you know about the attack on Sept. 11, 2001?
Today we took a little break from the Stone Age to remember Sept. 11. We discussed students' secondary source knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks. I shared some of my primary source knowledge and experience of that day. Then, students were able to read first-hand accounts from students who were their age at the time of the attacks. We watched a short clip about the passengers of flight 93.
Today we took a little break from the Stone Age to remember Sept. 11. We discussed students' secondary source knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks. I shared some of my primary source knowledge and experience of that day. Then, students were able to read first-hand accounts from students who were their age at the time of the attacks. We watched a short clip about the passengers of flight 93.
Thursday, September 10
Bellringer: What would it be like to live during the stone age? Would you rather live then or now? Why? Please answer by restating each question.
Students today received instruction on the Old Stone Age or Paleolithic today using the powerpoint below. They then had time to work on the book assignment and cornell notes from yesterday.
Students today received instruction on the Old Stone Age or Paleolithic today using the powerpoint below. They then had time to work on the book assignment and cornell notes from yesterday.
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Wednesday, September 9
Bellringer: Today we will begin to study the time period known as prehistory. Pre is a prefix that means before. Why do you think this time period is called prehistory?
Today students were able to retake Friday's quiz on primary sources and the features of civilization. Students were introduced to the Paleolithic Era, or Old Stone Age by completing a reading selection from their textbooks. They read pages 30-35 in their history books and took Cornell notes on it.
Today students were able to retake Friday's quiz on primary sources and the features of civilization. Students were introduced to the Paleolithic Era, or Old Stone Age by completing a reading selection from their textbooks. They read pages 30-35 in their history books and took Cornell notes on it.
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Tuesday, September 8
No bellringer today. Today students presented their country reports in small groups. Students rated their partner on their group work skills. Then, students who listened to the presentations rated their peers on the content of their reports and whether they demonstrated the speaking skill of poise.
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Monday, Septmber 7
No school today.
Friday, September 4
No bellringer today. Students took their weekly social studies quiz, then they spent the rest of the hour working on their country reports (see yesterday's post). These sheets are due on Tuesday, along with a verbal explanation students will give in small groups on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 3
No bellringer today. Today students spent time in the computer lab working on their country reports, filling out the written assignment below.
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Wednesday, September 2
Bellringer: Describe the features of civilization we have discussed so far.
Today we finished out features of civilizations powerpoint (see powerpoint on August 31). Students were put in working partner groups and chose a country for their country report. These will be done in class Thursday and Friday and presented in small groups on Tuesday. Students will find information about their country today and describe it in terms of the 7 features of civilization.
Today we finished out features of civilizations powerpoint (see powerpoint on August 31). Students were put in working partner groups and chose a country for their country report. These will be done in class Thursday and Friday and presented in small groups on Tuesday. Students will find information about their country today and describe it in terms of the 7 features of civilization.
Tuesday, September 1
Bellringer: What is a primary source? Give three specific examples of primary sources.
Today students received their bellringers, world map assignments, and map skills test from last week. We discussed common errors, the process for correcting work and raising grades, and the necessity of retaking any test with a score lower than 80%. Students organized their in-class data folders. We continued our features of civilizations notes from yesterday (see powerpoint on August 31).
Today students received their bellringers, world map assignments, and map skills test from last week. We discussed common errors, the process for correcting work and raising grades, and the necessity of retaking any test with a score lower than 80%. Students organized their in-class data folders. We continued our features of civilizations notes from yesterday (see powerpoint on August 31).