Pyramids

What is the most interesting thing you learned about pyramids?  Answer using RACE.

Pyramids Movie Clip

Journals Through History- Pyramids

Partner Discussion

What qualities are important in a leader?

Could two seemingly contrasting qualities (example: pride/humility, boldness/caution) both play an important role in leadership at different times?  Explain.

RACE Akhentaten Video Response

What is one way Akhenaten changed the traditions that existed in Egypt?
R- Restate
A- Answer
C- Cite evidence from the video
E- Expound or explain

Egypt Religion

1.Explain what a Pharaoh is and how they are
 connected to the Egyptian religion.
2. How would you feel if the government forced
 you to change your religion?

What I Learned

What is the coolest thing you learned about Mesopotamia?  Answer using RACE.
R- Restate
A- Answer
C- Connect with reasoning
E- Example or explanation

Civilizations That Write

What is a benefit to a civilization of having a writing system?  Answer using RACE.
R- Restate the question
A- Answer the question
C- Connect with reasoning
E- Explain or give an example of your reasoning

One benefit to a civilization of having a writing system is _____________, because ___________.  For example, ___________________________.

The Lascaux Cave

Finding Lascaux
Lascaux Cave

Ethan and Abe: UK
Jay and Bryan: Australia
Dono and Annalee: Germany
Brooke and Malyse: Indonesia
Lauren and Kaylee: France
Jacob and James: Scotland
Lily and Jacey: Brazil
Audrey and Erica: Italy
T'enna and Harley: Ireland
Katie and Ryanne: Canada
Emily and Abby: China
Gunner and Carlos: Sweden
Ethan and Abby: New Zealand
Carson and ?: Japan

Parker and Callen: Australia
Riley and Hannah: France
Malachi and Caleb: New Zealand
Abby and Kaylee: Russia
Vee and Matu: Argentina
Lucy and Bailey: Chili
Carson and Kyler: Ireland
Sydney and Talia: Brazil
Jackson and Jared: Mexico
Christian and Menphis: Djibouti
Eden and Leah: Norway
Adam and Alex: Lithuania
Bailey and Kaitlyn: Uzbekistan
Silvester and Jeremiah: Panama
Josslyn: Egypt

Latitude Longitude Review

Answer each question in a sentence.

1. What way do latitude (fatitude) lines go, and what distances do they measure?  (Write in complete sentences by rephrasing the question).

2.  What way do longitude (looooongitude) lines go, and what distances do they measure?

3.  What is difficult for you when finding latitude or longitude coordinates?

4.  What is the name of 0 degrees latitude?  What is the name of 0 degrees longitude?

Make History

If you could do something to make history, what would it be?  Write 4-6 sentences about that.

What is History?

Before we can begin to study history, we need to know what history is, why we study it, and how to do so.

Instructions:

Using complete sentences, write a paragraph that answers these two questions:

       -What is history?

       -Why do you think it's important to

        study?

REMEMBER, a paragraph is 4-6 good sentences.