Ancient Codes: Document Delve 2

Interpret and compare The Code of Hammurabi, the Popul Vuh, and the "Negative Confession".

Art as Expression of Royal Authority

Please complete analysis of examples of Royal Art!

Shang Evidence

Complete evaluation and interpretation of evidence for the Shang dynasty: oracle bones and archaeological evidence.

Cities and Civilizations: Chapter 3

Please read and make note on chapter 3: Cities and Civilizations.
Use the rapid reading technique modeled in class!
Due next Tuesday, September 23rd

Early Villages and Cities Chapter 2 Note-Making

1. Cover your textbook!

2. Bring your text to class next lesson please.

3. Read and make notes for chapter 2.  Use the technique modeled in class.

Reminder:  The Guns. Germs,  and Steel project is due this week!

Guns, Germs Steel Web Assignment and Project

1. Complete notes assignment from the Guns, Germs, and Steel site.

2. Complete the mini-project: Guns, Germs, Steel (page 4 of the assignment above)

We watched the Guns, Germs, and Steel video, episode 1.  Note especially the list of animals that have been successfully domesticated as farm animals and where these are located and the map illustrations showing where civilizations developed.

Project and Notes Due Date: 9/18 (A Day) 9/19 (B Day)

Time

Complete reading of the journal article, "The Measurement of Time".

For each page choose two sentences that best summarize the contents of the page.

Rewrite these sentences.

Inequality

Reflect on what we have learned from Jared Diamond as you complete this assignment.

1. Using any news source describe and evaluate one example of inequality in our world today.

a. Identify the source.

b. Describe the inequality in a paragraph of 3-5 sentences.

c. Evaluate. What are the reasons for inequality and which of these reasons are most important?  Compose a one paragraph response of 3-5 sentences.

These paragraphs are intended to be short but full of evidence!

Try these sources:

BBC

Times of India

Chosun Ibo

Kennewick Man

1. Complete the reading of the article about the Kennewick Man.

2. Copy the five most important sentences from the article.  Be sure to select carefully using the entirety of the article.

3. Share this article with an adult and get their signature or name.
4. Answer this question in 3-5 sentences with evidence from the reading:
How does the case of the Kennewick Man illustrate the need for intellectual humility?

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Human Origins

Please complete reading and annotating of the texts discussed in class.
Please complete the written assignment.

Enjoy this opportunity to furnish your mind!