Instructional Objectives:

JOHN S. WITIUK

Sixth Grade Social Studies

Eagle Ridge Middle School

Team6B

892-6630 ex:106

jwitiuk@rrps.net

Ancient Civilizations: Ancient India and China

 

 

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

March 8 to 12, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

2.     describe and analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious and social structures of early civilizations of India, to include:  

a. location and description of the river systems and other topographical features that supported the rise of this civilization; 

b. significance of the Aryan invasions; 

c. structure and function of the caste system; 

d. important aesthetic and intellectual traditions (e.g., Sanskrit literature, medicine, metallurgy, mathematics including Hindu-Arabic numerals and the number zero);

1.  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Monday/Tuesday

• Syllabus page 27.
• Homework due: World Religion Poster 3/11or12/2010
• Complete/Review: Complete: India’s First Empires 209 to 216
• Check page 26 in spiral.
• Create a Foldable for Section 6-3
• fold and cut paper.
• list main ideas for each section
• list 3 to 5 details supporting the main idea in each section.
• label, illustrate, and color covers of each section.
• due by the end of class
• Quiz 6-3 on Wednesday

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Quiz 6-3
• China’s First Civilizations pgs.  224-231
• Preview Text
• Read: pages 224 - 231
• Do: Questions #1-6 in your spiral.

Thursday/Friday:

• China’s First Civilizations pgs.  224-231
• Preview Text
• Read: pages 224 - 231
• Do: Questions #1-6 in your spiral.
• Quiz 7-1
• In-Text Map Activity 6
• Chart Reading Activity

 

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

March 1 to 5, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

2.     describe and analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious and social structures of early civilizations of India, to include:  

a. location and description of the river systems and other topographical features that supported the rise of this civilization; 

b. significance of the Aryan invasions; 

c. structure and function of the caste system; 

d. important aesthetic and intellectual traditions (e.g., Sanskrit literature, medicine, metallurgy, mathematics including Hindu-Arabic numerals and the number zero);

4.       Describe major religions of the world to include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  (e.g., founding leaders, traditions, customs, beliefs).

Monday/Tuesday

• Syllabus page 25.
• Homework due: World Religion Poster 3/11or12/2010
• Gist summaries due 3/4or5/2010
• Complete/Review: India’s First Civilizations, pgs.  194 to 201.
• Check page 24 in spiral.
• Create a Foldable for Section 6-1
• fold and cut paper.
• list main ideas for each section
• list 3 to 5 details supporting the main idea in each section.
• label, illustrate, and color covers of each section.
• due by the end of class
• Quiz 6-1 on Wednesday

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Quiz 6-1
• India’s First Empires 209 to 216
• Preview Text
• Read: pages 209-216
• Do: Questions #1-8 from spiral.
• Quiz 6-3 on 3/3/10

Thursday/Friday:

• Complete: India’s First Empires 209 to 216
• Preview Text
• Read: pages 209-216
• Do: Questions #1-8 from spiral.
• Quiz 6-3 on 3/3/10
• In-Text Map Activity 6
• Chart Reading Activity

 

 

Social Studies Syllabus

 

J. Witiuk

February 22 to 26, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

2.     describe and analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious and social structures of early civilizations of India, to include:  

• a. location and description of the river systems and other topographical features that supported the rise of this civilization; 

 

• b. significance of the Aryan invasions; 

 

• c. structure and function of the caste system; 

 

• d. important aesthetic and intellectual traditions (e.g., Sanskrit literature, medicine, metallurgy, mathematics including Hindu-Arabic numerals and the number zero);

4.       Describe major religions of the world to include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  (e.g., founding leaders, traditions, customs, beliefs).

Monday/Tuesday

1. Syllabus page 23.
2. Homework due: 2/24/10 In-Text Map Activity 9
3. Collect:  Any outstanding work from Thursday and Friday
4. GIST on World Religions.
   1. Check in World Religion Matrix Notes
   2. Write the Gist on World Religions.
      1. Hinduism pgs.  202-208
      2. Buddhism pgs.  202-208
      3. Judaism pgs.  80-102.
      4. Christianity pgs.  342-364.
      5. Islam pgs.  372-394.
   3. Get criteria for World Religions Poster
      1. What to do and when it’s due

Wednesday (All Blocks):

1. Homework due: 2/24/10 In-Text Map Activity 9
2. Do: SCA Pre-writing review.
   1. Questions
   2. Graphic organizers
   3. Practice responses

Thursday/Friday:

1. Do: India’s First Civilizations:
   1. Preview Text
   2. Read: pages 194 – 201
   3. Do: Questions #1-6 pg. 201 on page 24 of your Spiral.
   4. Write Gist on 6-1.
   5. Quiz 6-1 on 3/3/10

 

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

February 15 to 19, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

4.       Describe major religions of the world to include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  (e.g., founding leaders, traditions, customs, beliefs).

5.  Compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Ottoman, Indian, Arabic, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations and their enduring impacts on later civilizations.

Monday/Tuesday

• Syllabus page 21.
• Homework/Research: Biography: Ancient Civilizations, Page 15 of your spiral.
• Due: 2/17/2010
• Do: World Religion Matrix, page 16 of your spiral:
• Christianity pgs.  342-364.
• Islam pgs.  372-394.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

•   Do: Final draft of the Biography: Ancient Civilizations.
•   Plan Poster for World Religion Project. 
•   In-Text Map Activity 9 Due: 2/24/2010

 

Thursday/Friday:

• Rome Revisited?
• Review Test Proficiency Ch. 8 and Ch. 9
• Enrich and Remediate
• All: The Development of Rome WBA: 15
• Proficient: Activities for Differentiated Instruction 8 &9
• Remediation: WBAs #16 to #18.

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

February 8 to 12, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

4.       Describe major religions of the world to include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  (e.g., founding leaders, traditions, customs, beliefs).

 

Monday/Tuesday

1. Syllabus page 17.
2. Homework/Research: Biography: Ancient Civilizations, Page 15 of your spiral.
• Due: 2/17/2010
3. Ch. 9 Test
4. Social Studies Notebook Check pages 4-14
5. Do: World Religion Matrix, page 16 of your spiral:

• Hinduism pgs.  202-208
• Buddhism pgs.  202-208
• Judaism pgs.  80-102.
• Christianity pgs.  342-364.
• Islam pgs.  372-394.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Do: World Religion Matrix, page 16 of your spiral:
• Hinduism pgs.  202-208
• Buddhism pgs.  202-208
• Judaism pgs.  80-102.
• Christianity pgs.  342-364.
• Islam pgs.  372-394.

 

Thursday/Friday:

 

• Do: World Religion Matrix, page 16 of your spiral:
• Hinduism pgs.  202-208
• Buddhism pgs.  202-208
• Judaism pgs.  80-102.
• Christianity pgs.  342-364.
• Islam pgs.  372-394.

Classical Civilizations:  Greece and Rome

 

Social Studies Syllabus

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

February 2 to 5, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

5.  Compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Ottoman, Indian, Arabic, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations and their enduring impacts on later civilizations, to include:

• influence of Mediterranean geography on the development and expansion of the civilizations
• development of concepts of government and citizenship (e.g., democracy, republics, codification of laws, Code of Hammurabi) 
• scientific and cultural advancements (e.g., networks of roads, aqueducts, art, architecture, literature, theater,  philosophy)
• contributions and roles of key figures, (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus).

6.  Compare and contrast the political and economic events and the social and geographic characteristics of Medieval European life and its enduring impacts on later civilizations, to include:

• creation and expansion of the Byzantine empire
• reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
• new forms of government, feudalism, and the beginning of limited government with the Magna Carta
• role of the Roman Catholic Church and its monasteries; causes, course, and effects of the Crusades
• impact of the Black Plague

Monday/Tuesday

• Syllabus page 13.
• Homework: In-Text Map Activity 8
• Due: 2/4/2010
• Reminder Ch. 9 Test next Monday and Tuesday
• Do: Ch. 9-3 The Byzantine Empire:
• Read 327 to 334
• Do: #1-6 on page 12 of your spiral
• Do: #7 on page 334 on page 14 of your spiral.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Hand back Ch. 9 Pre-Test and create a study guide.
• Complete # 7 and present your position.
• Ch. 9 Timeline Activity

Thursday/Friday:

• Grade/Collect Homework.
• Complete # 7 and present your position as needed.
• Take-Home Review Activity 9

J. Witiuk

January 25 to 29, 2010

Objective:(Benchmark I-C)

5.  Compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Ottoman, Indian, Arabic, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations and their enduring impacts on later civilizations, to include:

• influence of Mediterranean geography on the development and expansion of the civilizations
• development of concepts of government and citizenship (e.g., democracy, republics, codification of laws, Code of Hammurabi) 
• scientific and cultural advancements (e.g., networks of roads, aqueducts, art, architecture, literature, theater,  philosophy)
• contributions and roles of key figures, (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus).

 

Monday (All Blocks)

• Syllabus page 7.
• Homework: Geography and History Activity #8
• Due: 1/28 or 29/2010
• Do Ch. 9 Pre-Test
• Complete Ch. 8 Assessment and Activities
• pg. 296 &297.

Tuesday (All Blocks)

• Read: Life in Ancient Rome
• Pages 302 to 310
• Do # 1-7 pg. 310 on page 8 of your spiral.
• Define Vocabulary words from pg. 302 on pg 9 of your spiral.
•       Questions about Homework?

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Ch. 8 Test
• Read: The Fall of Rome
• Pages 317 to 326
• Do # 1-7 pg. 326 on page 10 of your spiral.
• Define Vocabulary words from pg. 317 on pg. 11 of your spiral.

 

Thursday/Friday:

• Grade/Collect Homework.
• Check Ch. 8 Assessment and Activities.
• Complete: The Fall of Rome
• Pages 317 to 326
• Do # 1-7 pg. 326 on page 10 of your spiral.
• Define Vocabulary words from pg. 317 on pg. 11 of your spiral.

 

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

November 2 to 6, 2009

Objective:  Compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Ottoman, Indian, Arabic, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations and their enduring impacts on later civilizations, to include:

• influence of Mediterranean geography on the development and expansion of the civilizations
• development of concepts of government and citizenship (e.g., democracy, republics, codification of laws, Code of Hammurabi) 
• scientific and cultural advancements (e.g., networks of roads, aqueducts, art, architecture, literature, theater,  philosophy)
• contributions and roles of key figures, (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 4-1.

Monday (All Blocks): 

• Syllabus pg 30.
• Homework: The Kandrake of Kush Due 11/9 or 10/2009
• Complete: Cause/Effect Chart on Greek Geography
• Do Geography and History Activity 4
• Do In-Text Map Activity 4

Tuesday (All Blocks): 

• Complete Geography Activities
• Read pgs. 116 to123.
• Do notes  pg. 31 in spiral
• Complete: Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity 4-1
• Quiz 4-1 on Thursday/Friday

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Complete: The Early Greeks/pgs 116-123.
• Grade/Collect Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity 4-1
• Begin:4-2 Sparta and Athens
• Read pgs. 124-130.
• Do notes pg. 32 in spiral
• Complete Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity 4-2

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Quiz 4-2
• Complete: 4-2 Sparta and Athens
• Read pgs. 124-130.
• Do notes pg. 32 in spiral
• Complete Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity 4-2
• Do Comparison and Contrast of Athens and Sparta - Venn Diagram

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Quiz 4-2
• Complete: 4-2 Sparta and Athens
• Read pgs. 124-130.
• Do notes pg. 32 in spiral
• Complete Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity 4-2
• Do Comparison and Contrast of Athens and Sparta

 

River Valley Civilizations

Reading Study Notes :

Chapter 1 Notes

 

 

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

October 26/27/28, 2009

Objective:  Power Standard 1 (Benchmark I-C)

1. Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations.
2. Compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Ottoman, Indian, Arabic, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations and their enduring impacts on later civilizations, to include:
   • influence of Mediterranean geography on the development and expansion of the civilizations

Monday (Blocks 1&2):

• Syllabus: page 29.
• Homework Due:
• Geography & History Activity 2
• Critical Thinking Activity 2
• In-Text Map Activity 2.
• Cause and Effect Activity 2
• The Kandrake of Kush
• Collect the Ancient Egypt Word Search

 Tuesday (Blocks 3&4):

• Syllabus: page 29.
• Homework Due:
• Geography & History Activity 2
• Critical Thinking Activity 2
• In-Text Map Activity 2.

• Cause and Effect Activity 2
• The Kandrake of Kush
• Collect the Ancient Egypt Word Search

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Geography of Ancient Greece:
• Read page 117.
• Do WS: G/History Activity 4
• Notes on Geography of Greece

Thursday (Blocks 1&2):

• No Classes

Friday (Blocks 3&4):

• No Classes

 

Social Studies Syllabus

J. Witiuk

October 19 to 23, 2009

Objective:  Power Standard 1 (Benchmark I-C)

Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• Significance of river valleys
• Early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• Forms of government (e.g., theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China) and the effect on
• World economics and trade
• Key historical figures 
• Religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems,
• Calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids)

Monday (Blocks 1&2):

• Homework:
• Geography & History Activity 2
• Critical Thinking Activity 2
• Due 10/26/2009
• Complete Reading/Discussion pgs.  67-72.
• Answer questions 1-6.
• Ch. 2 Test Study Guide/Test on Thursday
• In-Text Map Activity 2.

 Tuesday (Blocks 3&4):

• Homework:
• Geography & History Activity 2
• Critical Thinking Activity 2
• Due 10/27/2009
• Complete Reading/Discussion pgs.  67-72.
• Answer questions 1-6.
• Ch. 2 Test Study Guide/Test on Friday
• In-Text Map Activity 2.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Quiz 2-4
• Review for Chapter 2 Test

Thursday (Blocks 1&2):

• Chapter 2 Test
• District Assessments
• Cause and Effect Activity 2

Friday (Blocks 3&4):

• Chapter 2 Test
• District Assessments
• Cause and Effect Activity 2

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

October 13-16, 2009

Objective:  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• Religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 2-2.

Monday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Syllabus pg 23.
• Homework: Guided Reading Activity 2-2 (Due 10-16-09).
• Complete Notes/Questions pg 52 #1-5.
• Finish Cornell Notes
• Answer/Discuss Questions 1-5.
• Notebook Check pgs. 21 & 22.
• R.A.C.E.D. Response #5 pg. 52.
• Begin:  2-3 The Egyptian Empire pg. 59-62.

Tuesday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Syllabus pg 23.
• Homework: Guided Reading Activity 2-2 (Due 10-16-09).
• Complete Notes/Questions pg 52 #1-5.
• Finish Cornell Notes
• Answer/Discuss Questions 1-5.
• Notebook Check pgs. 21 & 22.
• R.A.C.E.D. Response #5 pg. 52.
• Begin:  2-3 The Egyptian Empire pg. 59-62.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Quiz 2-2
• Complete:  The Egyptian Empire pg. 59-62.
• Read/Discuss
• Do: #1-5 pg. 62.
• Group:  Guided Reading Activity 2-3
• Quiz 2-3 on Friday 10-16-09.

Thursday (All Blocks): 

• Begin:  The Civilization of Kush 2-4; pgs. 68-72.
• Read/Discuss
• Do: #1-6; pg. 72
• Persuasive Writing #7 pg. 72.

Friday (All Blocks): 

• Collect/Discuss Homework
• Quiz 2-3
• Complete: The Civilization of Kush 2-4; pgs. 68-72.
• Read/Discuss
• Do: #1-6; pg. 72
• Persuasive Writing #7 pg. 72.

 

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

October 5&6, 2009

 

Objective:  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• Religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Monday/Tuesday

1. Paragraph - R.A.C.E.D Response: Question #4 page 46.
2. Begin Egypt's Old Kingdom pages 47-52.
   • Reading/Notes on text.
   • Problem Solving: Answer questions on page 52 #1-5.

No School - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

September 28 to October 2, 2009

Objective:  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• Religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 2-1.

Monday (All Blocks): 

• Syllabus pg 17.
• Homework: Egyptian Hieroglyphics 10-1/2-2009
• Ch.2 Pretest
• Read: The Nile Valley pg. 39-46
• Answer questions #1-6 in spiral pg. 16
• Complete at home if not finished in class.
• Quiz 2-1 on 10-1/2-2009

Tuesday (All Blocks): 

• NWEA Reading Test in the testing lab.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Review The Nile Valley pg. 39-46
• In-Text Map Activity 1
• Begin Egypt’s Old Kingdom pg. 47-52.            

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Collect/Discuss Homework
• Quiz 2-1
• Complete Egypt’s Old Kingdom pg. 47-52
• Read/Discuss
• Do Guided Reading Activity 2-2
• Quiz 2-2 10-5/6-2009
• Begin:  The Egyptian Empire 2-3 pgs. 59-67

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Collect/Discuss Homework
• Quiz 2-1
• Complete Egypt’s Old Kingdom pg. 47-52
• Read/Discuss
• Do Guided Reading Activity 2-2
• Quiz 2-2 10-5/6-2009
• Begin:  The Egyptian Empire 2-3 pgs. 59-67

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

September 21 to 25, 2009

Objective:  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 2-1.

Monday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Syllabus pg 14.
• Homework: Making Comparisons - Due 9 24/25, 2009
• Quiz 1-3 First Empires
• Review Homework #7 pg. 30.
• Complete:
• Ch. 1 Foldable
• In-Text Map Activity 1
• Cause and Effect Activity 1
• Preview Egypt: Ch. 2/K.W.L. Chart

Tuesday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Syllabus pg 14.
• Homework: Making Comparisons - Due 9 24/25, 2009
• Quiz 1-3 First Empires
• Review Homework #7 pg. 30.
• Complete:
• Ch. 1 Foldable
• In-Text Map Activity 1
• Cause and Effect Activity 1
• Preview Egypt: Ch. 2/K.W.L. Chart

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Begin The Nile Valley pg. 38 to 46
• Read/Discuss
• Do #1-6 pg. 46

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Collect/Discuss Homework
• Complete The Nile Valley pg. 38 to 46
• Geography Activity
• Begin: Egypt’s Old Kingdom pg. 47-52
• Read/Discuss
• Do #1-5 pg. 52

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

 

• Collect/Discuss Homework
• Complete The Nile Valley pg. 38 to 46
• Geography Activity
• Begin: Egypt’s Old Kingdom pg. 47-52
• Read/Discuss
• Do #1-5 pg. 52

 

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

September 14 to 18, 2009

Objective:  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 1-2.

Monday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Quiz 1-2 Mesopotamian Civilization
• The First Empires
• Read and discuss text pgs.  26 to 30.
• Do #1-6 pg. 30.
• Homework:  Question #7 page 30 in JAT.  Due 9-17-09

Tuesday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Quiz 1-2 Mesopotamian Civilization
• The First Empires
• Read and discuss text pgs.  26 to 30.
• Do #1-6 pg. 30.
• Homework:  Question #7 page 30 in JAT.  Due 9-18-09

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Geography Activity: Let’s Travel Earth – DUE
• Assigned: 9-10/11-2009
• Cause and Effect Activity One
• Ch. 1 Map Activity

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Discuss/Collect Homework
• Quiz 1-3
• Notebook Check: pages 1-12.
• Ch.1 Foldable Activity
• Ch.1 Geography Activity

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Discuss/Collect Homework
• Quiz 1-3
• Notebook Check: pages 1-12.
• Ch.1 Foldable Activity
• Ch.1 Geography Activity

 

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

September 8 to 11, 2009

Objective:  1.  Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:

• significance of river valleys
• early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
• forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
• effect on world economies and trade
• key historical figures
• religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids).

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Quiz 1-2.

Tuesday (All Blocks): 

• Quiz 1-1
• Homework –
• World Literature Reading 1
• Color My World
• Mesopotamian Civilization
• Pages 16-23.

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Complete Mesopotamian Civilization
• Do Section 2 Review pg. 23 # 1-5
• R.A.C.E.D Writing pg. 23 #6
• Study Guide for Quiz 1-2

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Collect Homework
• Share R.A.C.E.D Writing pg. 23 #6 response with class/collect
• Mesopotamian Civilization
• Assess: Quiz 1-2
• Code of Hammurabi
• Geography Skill Activity

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

•  Collect Homework
• Share R.A.C.E.D Writing pg. 23 #6 response with class/collect
• Mesopotamian Civilization
• Assess: Quiz 1-2
• Code of Hammurabi
• Geography Skill Activity

Social Studies – Mr. Witiuk

Syllabus

August 31 to September 4, 2009

Objective: 

Compare and contrast the trade patterns of early civilizations. Analyze the impact of the Neolithic agricultural revolution on mankind and the impact of technological changes in the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.

Measure:  All Students will meet proficiency at 70% or above on Section Quiz 1-1.

Monday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Geography Skill Activity
• Section 1 Early Humans pgs: 8-15
• Preview
• Reading
• Review: Section 1 Review: #1-6.
• Assess: Quiz 1-1
• Homework:
• Geography and History Activity 1
• Political Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere

Tuesday (Blocks 3&4): 

• Geography Skill Activity
• Section 1 Early Humans pgs: 8-15
• Preview
• Reading
• Review: Section 1 Review: #1-6.
• Assess: Quiz 1-1
• Homework:
• Geography and History Activity 1
• Political Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere

Wednesday (All Blocks):

• Geography Lab Activity

Thursday (Blocks 1 & 2): 

• Homework Due: Collect/grade
• Mesopotamian Civilization
• Preview
• Reading
• Review: Section 2 Review: #1-5.
• Assess: Quiz 1-2

Friday (Blocks 3&4): 

 

• Homework Due: Collect/grade
• Mesopotamian Civilization
• Preview
• Reading
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