We discussed the Indian caste system and how rigid it was. We started a cartoon drawing activity that reinforced lessons about India and China. We talked about Emperor Qin, the Great Wall of China, and the terra-cotta army he built for his tomb. We spent a lot of time talking about the impact of geography on India and China. China developed independently and unique because of the mountains, deserts, and ocean surrounding it. India is unique because they get monsoon rains that make it possible for them to farm and survive. Flocabulary Ancient China Rap - use "pinellas" as login and password Great Wall of China Panorama Building the Great Wall The Silk Road and cultural diffusion Emperor Qin's Terra Cotta Warriors
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I collected the Civilization Project homework. We reviewed Mesopotamia and Egypt and did a Document Based Question sheet. It will be turned in with your journals before the test. We did two readings, one on Ancient India and one on Ancient China, answering two questions on our journal sheet. We looked at the geography of India, talked about monsoons, and how India was separated (but still traded) from other groups. Students got a textbook reading guide and had to answer questions on Early civilizations and their characteristics. Study your Vocabulary Words Here
CIVILIZATION PROJECT HOMEWORK IS DUE TOMORROW We reviewed Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code. We went over a PowerPoint about the pyramids of Egypt, polytheism, and mummification. We did a reading on Egypt and answered question #3 on the back of our civilization map. Flocabulary - Walk Like an Egyptian - use "pinellas" as login and password King Tut's Tomb - from National Geographic
We completed the Mankind intro video. We looked at a map of the early river civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. We discussed the importance of the rivers in the settling of the land and creation of civilization. We read a passage about Mesopotamia and answered a problem solving question. Fertile Crescent Rap Song - use "pinellas" as login and password We delved deeper into Mesopotamia by learning about Hammurabi’s Code In 1754 B.C., Hammurabi conquered and united all the cities of Mesopotamia under his rule. Although he was a brutal warrior, his greatest achievement was his code of laws, which he had engraved on a towering stone monument. Hammurabi’s Code was not the first, but it was the most complete set of laws that has survived. It is important because it created a set of rules that helped to govern a civilization while trying to protect people even if they had little political power. It called for different punishments based on the class of the lawbreaker and the victim of the crime. In the Code, punishments often fit the crime by demanding and “eye for an eye” or a “tooth for a tooth”. You Be the Judge - Hammurabi's Code TOMORROW, ALL STUDENTS HAVE A MAP QUIZ ON THE CONTINENTS AND OCEANS . We reviewed the geography lesson from yesterday, focusing on the continents and oceans. We introduced primary and secondary sources and did a quick worksheet to identify which is which. We completed the Pre-history Powerpoint from yesterday, spending time understanding the characteristics of civilization. We watched a video on cuneiform and Mohenjo-Daro. We did a map activity for the River Valley Civilizations and the importance of water (rivers) in the flourishing of early civilizations. I introduced the Civilization Project, where students create their own from a set of questions based on the characteristics. A sample answer is attached below. Quizlet Vocabulary Unit 1 - click here to get definitions for all the words Primary and Secondary Sources Flocabulary Hunter Gatherers Rap - use "pinellas" for login and password
We started a journal sheet today for Unit 1. This will be turned in the day before the test. 1. Continents and Oceans 2. Journal Questions 3. Start Pre-history Notes 4. Ardi Walks – Early Man 5. Mankind – Neolithic Revolution 6. Vocabulary – Use Quizlet for definitions Continents Rap - use login and password "pinellas" Oceans Rap - use login and password "pinellas" Discovering Ardi - Oldest hominid fossil Lascaux Caves - early art from cavemen Quizlet Vocabulary Unit 1 - click here to get definitions for all the words
Welcome to Mr. Halkuff's World History class. I hope that your first day went well and you left my class intrigued and enthusiastic. Attached below are all the materials used on the first day. We went over the class syllabus, looked at a PowerPoint about my teaching philosophy, and then went into a short spoken word poem activity. You can watch the YouTube clip below. You need to go over the syllabus and get the student info sheet filled out and signed. Don't forget to get your spoken word poem signed, after it's read by an adult, and bring it back for your first grade.
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