Mayan Achievements and Test Preparation

1. Study maps, visuals and the Mayan achievements evidence for a quiz next lesson.
2. Complete the Mayan Achievements evidence packet.
3. Compose an essay in response to the question: "What was the most remarkable Mayan achievement?"

Suggested format
Paragraph 1
-- Define "remarkable".
-- Identify 4 or more Mayan achievements.
-- Identify which achievement is most remarkable.
-- Identify three or more reasons for this achievement being remarkable.

Paragraph 2:
Describe in detail the most remarkable achievement AND how it relates to the other three achievements.  Use evidence from the materials provided.

Paragraph 3:
Elaborate on the most important achievement.  Why is it indeed remarkable.  Add additional details.

Americas Map

Complete the maps (pages 3 and 4) and the analysis pages (pages 8, 9 10) of the Americas map packet.  All of this can be done at home using the textbook maps or other online maps; the atlas is not required for these pages!  Due Thursday (B Day)  or Friday(A Day) 10/29 or 10/30.

Video links from today's lesson:  Anasazi  Cahokia

Olmec Heads Essay

Complete the essay started in class concerning the Olmec colossal heads: Who do the Olmec colossal heads represent? 

If you wish to submit this assignment on Google Classroom you may do so!  Otherwise have it ready for class on Monday or Tuesday, 10/27 or 10/28

Essay Assessment Guide

Olmec Evidence and Cultures of the Americas

1. Revise essay: Art as an Expression of Royal Authority or Power
A Day: Due Thursday 10/23  B Day: Due Friday 10/24
Deadline for both classes is Friday 10/31

2. Complete the single paragraph concerning the Olmec Heads as assigned in class.

3. Read the textbook, pages 97-111 (The Ancient Americas) and create notes for 10/28 (B Day) or 10/27 (A Day)

Americas: Maps, Evidence and Royal Power Essay Revision

1. Study all Americas maps for a quiz next lesson!  Be sure to complete all pages of the map assignment!
2. Complete notes and sketch of Olmec region and Tuxla Mountains.
3. Revise essay: Art as an Expression of Royal Authority or Power
A Day: Due Thursday 10/23  B Day: Due Friday 10/24
Deadline for both classes is Friday 10/31

I will plan to be available after school on Monday and Wednesday to assist you with revisions!

Americas: Context Clues

1. Complete pages 8-10.
2. Study the maps for a quiz next lesson!

Ancient Flavors

Complete the reading provided in class and respond thoughtfully to the questions provided.!

New Flavors from the Oldest Recipes.  See the article linked here for marvelous color images!

Early Civilization Quiz Preparation

Study for a test/quiz on Early Civilizations

a. Guns, Germs, Steel notes
b. art as expression of royal power in Egypt and Mesopotamia
c. notes from chapter 2 and 3: early civilizations
         * qualities of civilizations
         * examples of civilization qualities from each civilization
        *documents: Code of Hammurabi, Popul Vuh, Negative Confession

Art as an Expression of Royal Authority

Complete the essay using the rubric provided in class and your notes from classwork and homework focused on art in Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Egyptian Art

Analyze and interpret two examples of Egyptian art using notes created in class,
Papyrus from the Book of the Dead of Ani and
Papyrus from Book of the Dead of Hunefer

Demonstrate your analysis by:
a. creating notes on the images provided and

b.composing a three sentence summary for each image.  Use key words from our notes about Egyptian techniques and symbols.

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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