1. Egypt TEST
* Historical Accuracy Presentations tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 21)
Welcome to the Comparative Civilizations 12 Blog! Check here for what went on in class, assignments and homework.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Mummy continued...
1. Complete movie - don't forget to write accuracy examples for your topic...
* presentations Friday
2. Test review - Jeopardy
Egypt Unit Test Thursday
* presentations Friday
2. Test review - Jeopardy
Egypt Unit Test Thursday
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Egypt what to study...?!
1. Test Study Guide
Egypt Test will be Thursday, December 20
What to Study...
Map
Influences of Geography
Time periods (timeline)
Writing/heiroglyphics
Society
Art Rules & exageration (Nigel)
Scorpion King
Gods/religion
Akhenaten/Nefertiti
Portrayals of Egypt on film (documentary & movie)
2. Hollywood vs History (handout)
Project explanation, criteria & picking topics...
3. View movie and start recording examples of your topic for research next class. (see Hollywood vs. History handout)
Egypt Test will be Thursday, December 20
What to Study...
Map
Influences of Geography
Time periods (timeline)
Writing/heiroglyphics
Society
Art Rules & exageration (Nigel)
Scorpion King
Gods/religion
Akhenaten/Nefertiti
Portrayals of Egypt on film (documentary & movie)
2. Hollywood vs History (handout)
Project explanation, criteria & picking topics...
3. View movie and start recording examples of your topic for research next class. (see Hollywood vs. History handout)
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Egypt Wrap Up
1. Nefertiti - an alternate perspective ...
2. Paragraph write - Is the mummy her??
Use your evidence from BOTH sides
Hand in today.
3. Akhenaten chart should be finished!
4. 5 classes left ... The Plan & Test Study Guide
2. Paragraph write - Is the mummy her??
Use your evidence from BOTH sides
Hand in today.
3. Akhenaten chart should be finished!
4. 5 classes left ... The Plan & Test Study Guide
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Egypt Quiz & The End of Nefertiti...
1. Egypt Open Note Quiz
2. Nefertiti resurrected-
*add to your yes/no examples!
* Marks cut off is tomorrow!!
2. Nefertiti resurrected-
*add to your yes/no examples!
* Marks cut off is tomorrow!!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Akenaten & Nefertiti
1. Akenaten's Challenge to Authority (handout from last class)
2. Nefertiti Resurrected continued... Add to your Yes/No evidence
HOMEWORK: Make sure all your work is up to date in case of open book test next class...
Checklist:
Egypt Map
Influences of Geography
Egypt Time Line
Egypt Art 'Rules'
God Poster (& research notes & bibliography)
God Notes
Society Pyramid
Nigel Notes (British one not Westview one!)
Akenaten sheet
Nefertiti Notes
2. Nefertiti Resurrected continued... Add to your Yes/No evidence
HOMEWORK: Make sure all your work is up to date in case of open book test next class...
Checklist:
Egypt Map
Influences of Geography
Egypt Time Line
Egypt Art 'Rules'
God Poster (& research notes & bibliography)
God Notes
Society Pyramid
Nigel Notes (British one not Westview one!)
Akenaten sheet
Nefertiti Notes
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Religion polytheism vs monotheism
1. Continuity & Stability - Discuss
2. Akhenaten's Challenge to Authority (handout)
3. Nefertiti ~ Akhenaten's wife
(handout & video)
Is the mummy Nefertiti??
Homework: Akhenaten's Challenge to Authority
2. Akhenaten's Challenge to Authority (handout)
3. Nefertiti ~ Akhenaten's wife
(handout & video)
Is the mummy Nefertiti??
Homework: Akhenaten's Challenge to Authority
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Egyptian Gods
*Put up your God Poster/ Facebook page - email Ms Cyr the link or add her as a friend
1. Egyptian Gods Gallery walk (handouts)
2. Discuss & add to Egypt Timeline
3. Egyptian Society Pyramid (handout from last week!)
Homework: none... unless you have not done your God poster/facebook page
1. Egyptian Gods Gallery walk (handouts)
2. Discuss & add to Egypt Timeline
3. Egyptian Society Pyramid (handout from last week!)
Homework: none... unless you have not done your God poster/facebook page
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Egyptian Mythology
1. Egyptian Mythology Project (handouts x2)
IMAC LAB - research your god, goddess or creature
HOMEWORK: Due a week from today
IMAC LAB - research your god, goddess or creature
HOMEWORK: Due a week from today
Friday, November 2, 2012
Egyptian Society & Art
1. Egypt survey: What would you like to learn ? How would you like to do it?
*Timeline complete
2. Egyptian Art - "The Rules" & practice
3. Egyptian Society Pyramid (handout)
4. dvd: "To Death & Back" ~ Human Sacrifice
*Timeline complete
2. Egyptian Art - "The Rules" & practice
3. Egyptian Society Pyramid (handout)
4. dvd: "To Death & Back" ~ Human Sacrifice
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Predynastic Egypt...
1. Heiroglyphics (handout) & Rosetta stone
2. Scorpion King - video clips (handout)
3. The Big Picture - Egypt Timeline (handout)
* Don't forget to add the Predynastic Age & Scorpion king to your timeline!
HOMEWORK: timeline up to...
2. Scorpion King - video clips (handout)
3. The Big Picture - Egypt Timeline (handout)
* Don't forget to add the Predynastic Age & Scorpion king to your timeline!
HOMEWORK: timeline up to...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
How did Geography Influence Egyptian Civilization?
1. Map of Egypt (handouts x 2)
2. Influences of geography... (use pages 55-56 AND the video clip)
2. Influences of geography... (use pages 55-56 AND the video clip)
3. Egyptian Civilization and the Nile - video clip use for notes (see web above)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Unit Test
1. Studying the Past Test
Homework: none...
...unless you didn't hand in your Mesopotamia mind map - it is now late!
Homework: none...
...unless you didn't hand in your Mesopotamia mind map - it is now late!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Test Review
1. Criminology Survey
* Hand in your Mind map!!!!*
2. Review Jeopardy
Homework: Study for your Unit Test Tuesday
* Hand in your Mind map!!!!*
2. Review Jeopardy
Homework: Study for your Unit Test Tuesday
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Studying the Past Study Guide
TEST
Tuesday, Oct. 23
What to Study:
Careers:
Historians, Paleoanthropologists, archaelogists, etc, etc
Archaeological Discoveries
Homonids (video sheet)
ie: Australopithicus Afarensis (Lucy), Neanderthals
Neolithic/ Paleolithic Societies
Venus of Willendorf
Village life to City...
Culture/Civilization
Mesopotamia
(Dr. Nigel dvd & mind map)
Tuesday, Oct. 23
What to Study:
Careers:
Historians, Paleoanthropologists, archaelogists, etc, etc
Archaeological Discoveries
Homonids (video sheet)
ie: Australopithicus Afarensis (Lucy), Neanderthals
Neolithic/ Paleolithic Societies
Venus of Willendorf
Village life to City...
Culture/Civilization
Mesopotamia
(Dr. Nigel dvd & mind map)
Mesopotamia
1. Unit Test - What to study...
2. Mesopotamia Mind Map - Last Class to work on your mind map - due Thursday!!
HOMEWORK:
Mind Map due next class
Unit Test Oct.23
2. Mesopotamia Mind Map - Last Class to work on your mind map - due Thursday!!
HOMEWORK:
Mind Map due next class
Unit Test Oct.23
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Mesopotamian Propaganda...
1. Discuss Gilgamesh Questions
2. Ashurbanipal (Nigel dvd clip & handout)
3. Mind Map research time - add info from today!!
Homework:
Mind Map Good Copy due Thursday, Oct. 18
Studying the Past Unit TEST Tuesday, Oct. 23
2. Ashurbanipal (Nigel dvd clip & handout)
3. Mind Map research time - add info from today!!
Homework:
Mind Map Good Copy due Thursday, Oct. 18
Studying the Past Unit TEST Tuesday, Oct. 23
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The First Story...
1. Mesopotamian Writing (overhead)
2. Epic of Gilgamesh (handouts x2)
Reading & Animation
3. Add to your Mind Map (see handout from last class)
HOMEWORK: Your Mind Map research from the text should be complete (you will be adding some details next class from other sources)
2. Epic of Gilgamesh (handouts x2)
Reading & Animation
3. Add to your Mind Map (see handout from last class)
HOMEWORK: Your Mind Map research from the text should be complete (you will be adding some details next class from other sources)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The First Civilization
1. Complete "To Death and Back" dvd clip & notes (see handout from last class)
2. Discuss & add any missing info - Village Life to City & p. 31 & p.35
3. Mesopotamia Map - Use Civilizations Atlas (not your textbook)
2. Discuss & add any missing info - Village Life to City & p. 31 & p.35
3. Mesopotamia Map - Use Civilizations Atlas (not your textbook)
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Beginnings of Civilization...
1. Open Binder Quiz - you can use any of your notes, questions, handouts.
2. ' To Death and Back' dvd clip
2. ' To Death and Back' dvd clip
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Civilization?
1. What Makes a Civilization?? (prezi)
2. Village Life to City (handout)
/homework check p. 39 #1-2
HOMEWORK:
All work from today should be complete!
*Open binder test next class make sure you are up to date!
2. Village Life to City (handout)
/homework check p. 39 #1-2
HOMEWORK:
All work from today should be complete!
*Open binder test next class make sure you are up to date!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Paleolithic Peoples
1. Discuss 'Archaeological Steps' & 'Making History Chart' - add anything you are missing!
2. The Snaidanac (reading)
3. The Venus of Willendorf - What are your theories??
4. dvd clip "More Human than Human" - add to your Venus theories... (handout from last class)
5. READ p. 30-36 and complete p 39 # 1&2
2. The Snaidanac (reading)
3. The Venus of Willendorf - What are your theories??
4. dvd clip "More Human than Human" - add to your Venus theories... (handout from last class)
5. READ p. 30-36 and complete p 39 # 1&2
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Early Humans
1. Complete "Last Human Standing"dvd & sheet /homework check
2. Discuss dvd, 'making history chart' & p.31
3. Interpreting Archaeological evidence (handout & pictures)
4. Snaidanac & Venus of Willendorf
2. Discuss dvd, 'making history chart' & p.31
3. Interpreting Archaeological evidence (handout & pictures)
4. Snaidanac & Venus of Willendorf
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Homonids
How does this cartoon connect to what we have learned???
1. Who were the Neanderthals ? #1-3 p.31 use the resources below to help you answer:
*For # 1 Do a T chart - Not the Same as Homo Sapiens / Connections to Homo Sapiens
WATCH: 'Lineages' section of Becoming Human documentary
READ: Echoes From the Past pages 25-30
*Homework check - Careers & 'Making History Chart'
2. Last Human Standing (handout & documentary)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Archaeology & Anthropology
1. Complete 'Careers in History' sheet
2. Lucy & Hadar 'Becoming Human' documentary/ Homework check Hist. Questions & Xword
3. Discuss Questions & Xword
4. Making History Chart (handout from last class)
Homework: All work from today should be complete (see above).
2. Lucy & Hadar 'Becoming Human' documentary/ Homework check Hist. Questions & Xword
3. Discuss Questions & Xword
4. Making History Chart (handout from last class)
Homework: All work from today should be complete (see above).
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Archaeology, Anthropology & Hominids
1. Complete 'You Are the Archaeologist' - step 5 & hand in
2. Complete Archaeology Crossword
3. 'Becoming Human' documentary
Careers in History (handout)
HOMEWORK: #1 & 2 above
2. Complete Archaeology Crossword
3. 'Becoming Human' documentary
Careers in History (handout)
HOMEWORK: #1 & 2 above
Friday, September 7, 2012
Archaeology & History
1. 2 Truths & a Lie continued...
3. 'You Are the Archaeologist' (handouts)
HOMEWORK: Complete 'You Are the Archaeologist' - steps 1-4
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Welcome to Comparative Civilisations 12!!
2. Student Survey - 2 truths & a lie
3. What is History?? (handout)
4. You are the Archaeologist (handout)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Your Project
1. Your Project is due today - don't forget to hand in your criteria sheet, research notes & bibliography
* We present in the Library Thursday
2. Seminar 3
HOMEWORK: exam review
* We present in the Library Thursday
2. Seminar 3
HOMEWORK: exam review
Friday, May 25, 2012
Last Class before your project!
Work Day Your Choice:
*Project Due next class
*Final Exam Study Guide
*Get ahead on your reading/notes - Seminar Tuesday after we admire everyone's project :)
*Project Due next class
*Final Exam Study Guide
*Get ahead on your reading/notes - Seminar Tuesday after we admire everyone's project :)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Book Seminar 1
1. Seminar 1
2. Reading Time for Seminar 2 (Thursday, May 24)
HOMEWORK: FINAL PROJECT DUE Tuesday, May 29
2. Reading Time for Seminar 2 (Thursday, May 24)
HOMEWORK: FINAL PROJECT DUE Tuesday, May 29
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Book Groups Intro
1. Book Sign Out
2. Reading Groups - How will this work? (handout)
3. Reading Time - Seminar Next Class! Thursday
2. Reading Groups - How will this work? (handout)
3. Reading Time - Seminar Next Class! Thursday
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Dark Ages
1. Project Reminders - you have just over 2 weeks left!!!
2. Book groups - decide which book you would like to read and discuss
3. "The Dark Ages" documentary - part 1 - 3
4. Early Middle Ages Questions (handout) - side one only
2. Book groups - decide which book you would like to read and discuss
3. "The Dark Ages" documentary - part 1 - 3
4. Early Middle Ages Questions (handout) - side one only
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
ROME TEST STUDY GUIDE
The Etruscans
Map of Roman Empire
Roman Republic - government & daily life
Architecture/ Ideas/Achievements
Punic Wars
Emperors: Augustus, Nero, Trajan, Claudius, Diocletian, Caligula, Hadrian, Tiberius, Constantine
Pompeii
Fall of Rome
Map of Roman Empire
Roman Republic - government & daily life
Architecture/ Ideas/Achievements
Punic Wars
Emperors: Augustus, Nero, Trajan, Claudius, Diocletian, Caligula, Hadrian, Tiberius, Constantine
Pompeii
Fall of Rome
Rome Wrap Up
1. Complete 'Politics of Persuasion' dvd & notes
/homework check Fall of Rome sheet
2. Discuss 'Fall of Rome' - add anything you missed!
3. Rome - Test What to Study- Rome Test next Tuesday
4. Test review/work on Final Project - this is your HOMEWORK
/homework check Fall of Rome sheet
2. Discuss 'Fall of Rome' - add anything you missed!
3. Rome - Test What to Study- Rome Test next Tuesday
4. Test review/work on Final Project - this is your HOMEWORK
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Final Project Research
1. Project criteria -( see yellow handout)
2. Computer Lab - start your research!!
2. Computer Lab - start your research!!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
1. Final Project topics ... research starts tomorrow
2. The Fall of Rome (handout)
3. The Last Word - Rome review ... unit test coming.... (May 3)
4. DVD "The Art of Persuasion"
How did Art go from being a tool of political power to political persuasion/deception?
What was the political split in Rome? How Did Augustus unify the two sides?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Debate part 2 & Final Project Intro
1. Rome Debate - complete cross examination & closing remarks
2. Final project overview (handout) and topic brainstorming
HOMEWORK: Have your Final Project topic narrowed down for next class
2. Final project overview (handout) and topic brainstorming
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Rome Debate (Tuesday)
Opening Remarks & Cross Examination (part 1)
* Assembly Thursday ... so you have a week to add to your evidence!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Roman Empire Pompeii
1. Debate prep time - planning your opening remarks, questions & concluding remarks
2. Pompeii - The Last Day
Fact vs Fiction
2. Pompeii - The Last Day
Fact vs Fiction
Homework Debate research & prep (1 class left!)
Debate Tuesday, April 10
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Welcome back from Spring Break!
1. Rome Debate intro & group organization
2. Debate Research time
* Reminder ... Have you handed in your Punic Wars Project that was due BEFORE the break???!
2. Debate Research time
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Roman Emperors ...Last class before the break!
1. What makes a good leader?
2. Emperor evaluation & presentation
3. Augustus, Art & Power
2. Emperor evaluation & presentation
3. Augustus, Art & Power
HOMEWORK:
Start thinking about your final project topic...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Republic to Emperors...
*Hand in your Punic Wars project
1. Read pages 178 -180 & Answer:
*How was Rome's army structured?
*How did the structure of the army lead to a weakening of the Republic?
*What was the First Triumvirate? What happened to it?
*What was the First Triumvirate? What happened to it?
*What ended the Republic?
*What replaced it?
2. DVD:Art & Storytelling Trajan's column
How did the Roman's tell a story through art?
What element do the Australian Aboriginees add to storytelling through art?? *Homework: ALL questions from today should be done for next week.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Punic Wars last day....
1. Complete dvd & your handout .. Third Punic War
2. Work on Punic Wars project - due next class!
HOMEWORK: ROME vs CARTHAGE - Punic War Project
2. Work on Punic Wars project - due next class!
HOMEWORK: ROME vs CARTHAGE - Punic War Project
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Punic Wars
1. Discuss Etruscans Q. & Government Chart
* Republican Government Quiz next class*
2. Punic Wars research (see handout)
Echoes From the Past pages 172-173, 174-176
3. dvd: Carthage vs Rome - add to your research!
* Republican Government Quiz next class*
2. Punic Wars research (see handout)
Echoes From the Past pages 172-173, 174-176
3. dvd: Carthage vs Rome - add to your research!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Life in the Republic
1. Complete Government chart - don't forget the positives & negatives!
2. Life in the Republic (handout)
HOMEWORK: complete ALL of the above
2. Life in the Republic (handout)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Etruscans to Republic
1. "To Death & Back" clip on Etruscans (see handout) / Homework check map & questions
2. Republican government chart. (handout)
3. Repubican Government explained... use for chart!
3. Repubican Government explained... use for chart!
HOMEWORK: Republican government chart
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Intro to Rome
1. Roman Empire Map (handout)
2. Etruscans Questions (back of map instruction handout)
2. Etruscans Questions (back of map instruction handout)
HOMEWORK : ALL of the above!
Remember Mark Cut Off for Term 2 is February 29.
Term 2 work will NOT be accepted after this date.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Greece & Politics of Persuasion
1. Greece -open note test
2. 'Politics of Persuasion' dvd & questions
2. 'Politics of Persuasion' dvd & questions
Friday, January 27, 2012
Socratic Seminar
1.Socratic Seminar on Socrates:
Are ideas dangerous? Is Socrates important??
If you are absent you will have to write this essay style (min 500 words). You can pick one or both questions to turn into a thesis statement. Make sure you are making specific references to the readings to support your points.
Are ideas dangerous? Is Socrates important??
If you are absent you will have to write this essay style (min 500 words). You can pick one or both questions to turn into a thesis statement. Make sure you are making specific references to the readings to support your points.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Alexander the Great & Hellenism
1. Socratic seminar Reading & Notes done/ make sure you are up to date on ALL your Greece work!
2. Age of Alexander (dvd & handout)
Socratic Seminar tomorrow bring your 'text' and questions/comments/connections
2. Age of Alexander (dvd & handout)
Socratic Seminar tomorrow bring your 'text' and questions/comments/connections
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Socrates
1. Nigel Myth...
2. Dicuss homework from last class (p.131 & 138 1-3 &
Peloponnesian War )
3. Socratic Seminar next class
Reading time
HOMEWORK: Have your reading done and connections/questions/ thoughts written down
2. Dicuss homework from last class (p.131 & 138 1-3 &
Peloponnesian War )
3. Socratic Seminar next class
Reading time
HOMEWORK: Have your reading done and connections/questions/ thoughts written down
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Greek Philosophy
1. Discuss & ADD to your Persian Wars Chart.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates
3. Socratic Seminar on Socrates - intro & reading time
HOMEWORK: Socratic Seminar will be Thursday, JANUARY 26.
2. Greek Philosophy - notes (Echoes from the Past p.145-147)
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates
HOMEWORK: Socratic Seminar will be Thursday, JANUARY 26.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Athenian Empire
1. Myth Pygmalion
2. Read pages 131-138/ homework check Persian Wars Chart
3. DVD The Parthenon
HOMEWORK: Complete # 2 above
2. Read pages 131-138/ homework check Persian Wars Chart
Descibe the causes, two sides and outcomes of the Peloponnesian war
Complete p131 # (1)&2 & p138 #1-33. DVD The Parthenon
HOMEWORK: Complete # 2 above
Friday, January 13, 2012
The Persian Wars
1. Herodotus' account How accurate is it?
& 300 clip
2. Persian Wars Chart (handout) /homework check Athens vs Sparta & Democracy Q.
3. Engineering an Empire DVD: Persian Wars battle sections
HOMEWORK: Make sure chart is finished.
& 300 clip
2. Persian Wars Chart (handout) /homework check Athens vs Sparta & Democracy Q.
3. Engineering an Empire DVD: Persian Wars battle sections
HOMEWORK: Make sure chart is finished.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Greek Polis
1. Complete DVD clip from last class
Greek Art: Realism vs. Idealism
2. Athens Vs. Sparta (overhead see below)
GREECE: Athens and Sparta
Read Echoes From the Past pp. 110-119
Define in Your Own Words:
Polis (110) Ostracism (115)
Democracy (113) Ostraka (116)
Hoplites (114) Metic (117)
Tyrannos (114) Helot (118)
Archon (114) Homoioi (118)
Strategos (115) Ephorate (119)
List the Positive and Negative Aspects of life in the polis’ of...
(Consider political and social structure.)
ATHENS
+ -
SPARTA
+ -
3. Democracy in Athens Video Clip
While watching answer:
How was democracy achieved in Athens?How did Athenian Democracy work??
HOMEWORK: Complete Athens vs Sparta
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Art & Architecture
1. Myth Icarus
2. Minoan architecture (Arthur Evans version)
3. Discuss Minoan/Mycenean Questions
4. Art & Architecture Notes (powerpoint)
5. Nigel "More Human Than Human" Greek art & the human body (questions at end of powerpoint)
2. Minoan architecture (Arthur Evans version)
3. Discuss Minoan/Mycenean Questions
4. Art & Architecture Notes (powerpoint)
5. Nigel "More Human Than Human" Greek art & the human body (questions at end of powerpoint)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Minoans & Myceneans
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Greece intro
"All I know is that I know nothing" ~ Socrates
3. Minoans & Myceneans Questions
1. Ancient Greece:
What do you know? What do you wonder about?
2. Map of Greece (handout)
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