Monday, January 31, 2011

Feb 1-2

Daily Journal: What do you think is the greatest challenge facing the world in the next 20 years?
Current Events
Class discussion on Modern India and technology
Video Clip on Modern India - Bollywood
Indus Valley Work Stations- There are five worksheets. Only four would upload to the blogspot. The fifth (map of India) can be picked up from me. You will need to check a book out if you were absent or did not finish in class.

January 28-31

Daily Journal: Who do you think was the best political or military leader in history?
Measurement of a Pyramid Activity
Mysteries of Egypt Movie with Notes
**** Absent make up work for Movie notes.****
Write a one page paper double space paper which includes:
The life of  the boy King Tut.
Describe the discover of his tomb.
And the myth of the curse of King Tut.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Day 4 - January 26-27 2011

Daily Journal: What kind of funeral would you want someday? What would you want done with your body? Who would you want there?
Current Events: State of the Union Address
Extra Credit Option:
Watch or Read State of the Union
Write a one sheet double space paper on the Presidents speech.
In the paper include his major your points your thoughts on his agenda for the upcoming year, republican responses and media responses.
Egypt Power Point / Discussion
Geography and Government of Ancient Egypt
6 question exit quiz for clarifications

Friday, January 21, 2011

Day 3- January 24-25, 2011

Daily Journal: What is a cultural or religious custom of another group that you do not understand?
Current Events
- Oldest skeleton remains -Lucy and Ice Man Video Clips
- Characteristics of a Civilizations
- Location and PowerPoint on Sumeria
-Clay Writing - Cuneiform

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Day 2

Daily Journal: Describe one experience with another culture.
- Current Events
-Check book Activity/Story
-Notes on Neolitic and Paleothic Age
-Carbon 14 video clip

Day 1

Daily Journal: Excluding the United States what civilization do you think has made the largest impact on the world?
-Introductions of course expectations
-Get to know you activity
-History video clip

Tuesday, January 4, 2011