Ancient Civilizations (Period 2) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2011-2012 School Year
- Department
- Social Studies
- Location
- 129
- Description
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Class Goals:
Our goals in Ancient Civilizations will include exploring the world through various human and land developments, from the earliest known human to the developments of the first communities. This will be accomplished through reading, writing essays, projects, cooperative group work, quizzes, and tests. We will also explore and enhance basic skills (i.e. note taking, study methods, public speaking skills etc.) that will aid students in succeeding here at Audubon and throughout their academic career.
Course Curriculum:
Our focus of study will be guided by the 6th grade California Social Studies Standards. We will study the different topics/standards list below, along with other current and historical holiday events:
1. Geography
2. Early Humans and Civilizations (Standard 6.1)
3. Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (Standard 6.2)
4. Ancient Hebrews (Standard 6.3)
5. Ancient Greece (Standard 6.4)
6. Ancient India (Standard 6.5)
7. Ancient China (Standard 6.6)
8. Ancient Rome (Standard 6.7)
General Standard:
In order to master the material and concepts in the class, students must fully participate in class activities. This includes, but not limited to students utilizing:
Ÿ Appropriate listening and note-taking skills
Ÿ Quiet reflection in class and home on the quality of their work
Ÿ The full class period by having their book and materials out and working
Ÿ Proper organization and maintenance of their history materials
Ÿ Attending class with all materials and supplies daily
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Past Assignments
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Read Chapter 30 and 31. Quiz tomorrow...
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IN pages 193 and 194
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Read Chapter 29 about the Golden Age of Athens and answer the following questions.
- How did religion influence architecture and daily life?
- What were the major characteristics of Greek sculpture during this period?
- In what ways was ancient Greek theater similar to modern theater? In what ways was it different?
- What is philosophy? How did Socrates practice philosophy? What happened to him?
- Why did Greeks hold athletic events? In what sports id athletes compete?
- Look at the purple box on page 281 (only as a reference). If you could be the god or goddess of something, what would it be? What would your name be? How would you use your powers? Why would you choose to be the god/goddess of this particular field or thing? How would people worship you?
Make sure when you pick a power that it is something different from the things in the purple box on page 281.
Sample Answer: I would be named Divalicious, goddess of Fashion. I would use my powers to help those in need, stay in style. I would want to be goddess of fashion because I feel everyone does not have an automatic fashion sense. I would feel it was my duty to help those people stay relevant in the Fashion World. They would worship me by bringing all of their old and ugly attire to my temple called, Dome of Divalicious, and throw them into a fire pit and apologize to my statue for being out of style.
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Read Chapter 28 and take notes...
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Complete IN pages 172-173
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Read Chapter 27 and use a T-Chart to compare Athens and Sparta.
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Read and re-read chapter 26. Also make corrections to the test on China. Must be on a separate sheet of paper. Please write out each question you missed and write the correct answer. This will give you an opportunity to increase your grade by one letter grade only.
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1. Complete reading and taking notes.
2. Study for Monday's Test on China
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Create 3 Questions (GRQ-like) for each section of Chapter 23 as you read. You should have a total of 24 questions. Will be used in class tomorrow.
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IN page 140. Please read directions carefully and answer questions. Use Chapter 21 to help you answer the questions correctly.
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- Complete China Map and Physical Features worksheet
- Complete G.R.A.P.E.S. for the Shang Dynasty (Chapter 20)
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Gupta Empire Quick Write (worksheet): If you lived in the Gupta Empire, how and where would you live? What jobs would you have and how would you get food? Write 2 or more paragraphs and be detailed. Make sure you edit your work.
Study for Chapter 18 Quiz
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- Complete worksheet
- Complete notes
- Review for Chp. 16 Quiz
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- Complete Chapter 15 notes
- Complete Chapter 15 GRQs (see attachment)
- Study for Quiz tomorrow.
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- Complete Chapter 14 Notes.
- Complete Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
- Study for Quiz tomorrow.
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Complete Chapter 13 GRQs and review study guide for short quiz.
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1. Label the physical features of India using the map provided in class.
- Brahmaputra River
- Deccan Plateau
- Eastern Ghats
- Western Ghats
- Ganges River
- Himalaya Mountains
- Hindu Kush Mountains
- Indus River
- Thar Desert
Use Chapter 13 to help you...
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Complete Test/Quiz for Project. (Rough Draft)
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Complete rough draft of your Academic Assignment with your Project.
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Complete Prereading Handout, if it was not completed in class.
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Jewish Beliefs Chart (worksheet)
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If you had a chance to add to the Ten Commandments, what would they be and why? Please list 5 additions to the Ten Commandments.
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Complete IN page 77. Please read directions!
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Complete "Archeology Today" assignment. Add some color to make it look nice...
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Complete IN pages 66-69.
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Read pages 95 to 97 on the Kush Civilization
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Complete Venn Diagram comparing Governmental Officials and Peasants.
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Define Chapter 9 Vocabulary:
- social classes
- artisan
- peasant
- social pyramid
- vizier
- alliances
- embalming
- sarcophagus
- census
- hieroglyph
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Complete Pharoah Worksheet.
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Complete reading Chapter 8.
Create two questions from each section in the Chapter. They will be used during the next class period.
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Complete IN (Interactive Notebook) pages 54-58. Please read directions carefully.
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Complete Chapter 7 G.R.Q.s (Guided Reading Questions)
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Define Chapter 7 Vocabulary and create a sentence for each word. Make sure your sentences are not generic: Ex.-- Delta is one of my vocabulary words. Although this is a correct sentence, it is too generic. Please create a sentence in the context of the definition.
Chapter 7 Vocabulary
- Egyptian civilization
- Kush civilization
- Hebrew civilization
- environmental factors
- geography
- topography
- vegetation
- delta
- fertilization
- papyrus
- nomads
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WORK ON MESOPOTAMIAN SONG PROJECT PRESENTATIONS!!! PRESENTATIONS ON WEDNESDAY!!
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1. Work on Mesopotamian Empire Song/Poem Project.
2. Winter Packets will be distributed on Thursday.
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1. Complete IN pages 42-43.
2. Work on Mesopotamian Empire Song Project. (see attachment)
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1. Complete IN pg.40 - 41 (Akkadian and Babylonian Empires)
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FINISH THE UNFINISHED!!!
1. Complete G.R.A.P.E.S. Identification
2. Complete IN pg. 39
3. Complete Mesopotamian Empire Achievement Trophies worksheet.
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1. Finish IN page 39
2. Read all of chapter 6 and identify the G.R.A.P.E.S. of all the empires (Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Neo Babylonian)
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1. Social Structure Graphic Organizer
2. Read pages 51-53.
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1. Complete Classmate's Vocabulary Puzzle.
2. Write an evaluation on the Vocabulary Puzzle, you had to complete.
3. Finish Reading and taking notes on Chapter 5.
4. Quiz on Tues. Nov. 29th on Chapter 4 and 5.
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- Vocabulary Puzzle
- Use chapter 4 and 5 vocabulary to create a word puzzle
- Puzzle Options include:
- Word Find
- Crossword Puzzle
- Scramble with final word at the end.
- Puzzles will be exchanged to be completed by a classmate
- Make 2 copies (one will be the answer key)
- Typing is welcomed
- Please be creative.
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- Complete Interactive Notebook pages 27-29.
- Vocabulary Puzzle
- Use chapter 4 and 5 vocabulary to create a word puzzle
- Puzzle Options include:
- Word Find
- Crossword Puzzle
- Scramble with final word at the end.
- Puzzles will be exchanged to be completed by a classmate
- Make 2 copies (one will be the answer key)
- Typing is welcomed
- Please be creative.
- Due November 23, 2011
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Define Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
- Mesopotamia
- Sumer
- city-states
- irrigation systems
- Sumerians
- levees
- culture
- civilization
- social structure
- technology
- status
- chariots
- scribes
- ziggurats
- arch
- cuneiform
- pictograph
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Read pages 33-35 and take notes.
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Chapter 4 Pre-reading Activity (WS)
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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
- Stone Age
- Paleolithic Age
- Neolithic Age
- domesticate
- agriculture
- trade
- ore
Define all words and use each in a sentence.
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Complete Interactive Notebook (IN) pages 19 and 21
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Read pages 28-31 and answer Chapter 3 GRQs, that you copied in class. If you did not get to copy them, see the attachment. The questions must be written down. You cannot just print the questions and turn in the answers. Please read carefully...
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Read pages 25-27 and Complete Reading Comprehension Strategies Chart.
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- Complete Vocabulary Scramble
- Study ALL 25 Vocabulary words and names for test on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
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- Complete Vocabulary Definitions
- Study the definitions. You will need to know them for Friday.
Vocabulary
- ancient history
- archaeologist
- historian
- geographer
- artifacts
- prehistoric
- ritual
- hominids
- capabilities
- anthropologist
- remains
- biped
- Lucy
- Australopithecus afarensis
- Donald Johanson
- Homo habilis
- Louis and Mary Leaky
- migrate
- Homo erectus
- Neanderthals
- land bridges
- Homo sapiens sapiens
- Maria
- Germany
- Africa
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- Complete Interactive Notebook (IN) Activities on pages 17 and 18.
- Study Vocabulary Definitions (handed back in class today)
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1. Complete pages 13-15 in your Interactive Notebook
2. Read Chp.2, Sections 6 & 7 (pages 18-19)
3. Complete page 16 in your Interactive Notebook.
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1. Complete Guided Reading Questions (GRQ). Use Chapter 2 pages 13-17. (See attachment)
2. Complete Chapter 2 Vocabulary definitions and sentences. (per. 4 only)
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
1. hominids
2. capabilities
3. anthropologist
4. remains
5. biped
6. migrate
7. land bridges
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Complete reading Chapter 1 and take Cornell Notes (start on page 7 and complete chapter one).
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- Page 9 of the Interactive Notebook
- Bring an item from home that best describes you personality and habits. Please bring the item in a shoebox. Do not show ANYONE what your item is because it will hinder the class activity attached to it. You will be able to get you item and shoebox back.
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Finish Prereading Activity using Chapter 1 in your textbook. You can skip #3.
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In a paragraph (5-7 sentences) explain which social scientist you would rather be. Would you rather be a historian, geographer, or archaeologist? Please include details as to why you chose one over the other 2 choices.
REMEMBER: If you are going on the trip to the L.A. County Fair, please turn in your homework before you leave on the trip to me. It will not be accepted late.
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- Study Geography Vocabulary words for quiz on Monday.
- Read pages 5-6 in the textbook. Answer the questions:
- What is a historian?
- What is a geographer?
- What is an archaeologist?
3. Finish College Pennants (those who did not finish in class)
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Define the 5 Themes of Geography without using a dictionary:
1. Location
2. Place
3. Interaction
4. Movement
5. Region
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Create picture cards for Geography vocabulary. You may use index cards, or cut up paper. Draw a picture on the front and put the word and definition on the back of each card. See sample as attachment.
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Define Geography Vocabulary -- Make sure you use the definitions that pertain to geography.
1. peninsula
2. gulf
3. delta
4. island
5. bay
6. source of river
7. channel
8. isthmus
9. cape
10. strait
11. plateau
12. equator
13. latitude
14. longitude
15. oasis
1. peninsula
2. gulf
3. delta
4. island
5. bay
6. source of river
7. channel
8. isthmus
9. cape
10. strait
11. plateau
12. equator
13. latitude
14. longitude
15. oasis
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Study all Continents and Oceans. You will have a quiz during the next class period. Make sure you study the correct spelling of each name because you will be penalized for misspelling words.
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Review Course Outline and have your parent/guardian sign where needed. Every day that it is late, your grade will go down.