It was great getting to know you all!

In case you didn't get to see it all while entering the auditorium for the rally, here is the video that played. It was only half of a school year, but some of these images and memories will stick with me as long as I live. 

Thanks everyone! 

Ancient, and Modern, Indian terms

Read my story. Feel my struggle.

 A letter from an untouchable (this story is fiction based on the Indian Caste System).

Pharaoh Project check-list

______   All requirements completed

______   Pictures/videos added if using them

______   Names capitalized

______   Names and places spelled correctly

______   Extra reading about Pharaoh

______   Sources added to final page

______   Decide who is presenting each slide

______   Practice your presentation


Requirements 

Let's Settle - what's the best location?

Where would you choose to settle?

On the map to the left, you will indicate a specific location for settlement based on geographic features, natural resources, and prior knowledge. Write an essay to analyze the location of your settlement citing justifications with specific textual evidence.  You must include at least 4 pieces of evidence that provide accurate reasoning for settling in that geographic location as well as explaining the importance of the natural resources (example).

Environmental Factors
British Museum map website
Nile River Valley
Gifts of the Nile
Map of ancient Egypt


Directions:
1. Create a new document in your SS folder named "My Settlement" 
2. Read/use each resource provided above to gather background information for making a decision
3. Write a 2-3 sentence paragraph explaining the location you chose and why you chose it
4. Name your city/settlement and type it above your paragraphs (be creative!)
5.Check for fluency, grammar, spelling. 

Just a Boy

As we begin our journey to understand King Tut and the radical intrigue associated with this most famous of Egyptian pharaohs, we can barely begin before we reach his death. So, did this boy change the course of history? Did he save a trouble civilization? Did his reign mark the beginning of a golden age in ancient Egypt?

Most likely the answers are no, no, and ...... no. 

But he did do a good job of keeping tomb robbers out ... even though he was dead. Maybe we give that credit to the people who buried him.

Either way, access this interactive website to learn more about the Boy, his short life and the marvelous findings of his perfectly intact (unopened) tomb - interactive site.

Oh yeah, and there may or may not have been a cursed placed on his tomb ... here's the story behind the curse.

Article about Discovery, from the time of discovery.
Period 4 re-writing of the article.

Correct the Lies about ancient Egypt

See how many of the lies you can correct. There are 10 total. On this already set up google doc, number 1-10. Rewrite each statement to make it true. Initially try this without any help, but if you need it, dig into your note guides to help you correct the errors. 

Should the Pyramids have been built?!

Cool ... but necessary?

Ok, big question for you: SHOULD THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT HAVE BEEN BUILT? I agree with those who say, "but they're so cool and huge and impressive and serve as a lasting memory of ancient accomplishment." Other people say building the pyramids were a waste of time, manpower and resources. What other people say really doesn't matter at all ... what does matter is what YOU say. You have three entire days to answer one question ... easy right? Well it might not happen as quickly as you think. Get your assignment and resource document below. Ready, GO!

Assignment/resource document
WHAT WE ALL THINK (document to share your thoughts on pyramids)

Egypt Mixed Bag

Today we'll read and discuss a variety of topics within ancient Egypt - taking timeouts to dig a little deeper at times, watching a few video clips and gaining a true understanding of life in ancient Egypt.

Note taking questions

Reading information

Ancient Egypt review/study/learn tool

Nobleman and Farmer

Today we compare the social classes of Egyptian Nobles and Farmers - like today's society, rich people and middle class people do some things the same, while other parts of their life are greatly different. Use the two readings below to complete the compare/contrast chart also found below.

Noble     Farmer
Compare/Contrast chart

The MIGHTY NILE

The Nile River provided EVERYTHING, literally, for ancient Egypt. Today we will watch and read about how life was impacted during ancient times by this wonderful source of life. Then, we will dig into the modern impact of the mightiest river in all the world. 

Reading document

Acrostic Poem template

Egypt day 3 and 4: MAP

To the left you can click on an example map assignment.

Clicking on the map checklist link will open a detailed list of expected locations, features and colors for you map.

Take your time and be accurate - understanding a civilization's geography is vital to appreciating its impact on history.


On the back side of your map, answers these 6 questions - click here to get the questions.

Egypt day 2: Fill the gap and Hieroglyphics activities

 Activity 1: CHALLENGE ... try to correctly fill in the missing information about the geography of ancient Egypt using context clues, what you may already know, or a good old fashioned guess. At this point, that's ok. We will return to this the next day and see how accurate you were. Click here to get the fill-in the gap document. See how many of the 25 gaps you can fill in correctly!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Activity 2: read and learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics at this website. When you have completed tasks, get a blank "cartouche" from Mr. Klumper and write your name inside in hieroglyphics. Write your name in English on the bottom. Enjoy!

HIEROGLYPH alphabet

Hammurabi fair or cruel?

Hammurabi on a Plane

Hammurabi Project

Several different Kings came to power during the civilization of Mesopotamia. No one was more influential, however, than King Hammurabi. His rule changed the course of history and continues to impact today's society.

You are FREE to demonstrate learning in whatever way you choose. Remember with great freedom comes great responsibility. Below you will find the rules, grading, options and note taking sections to help you begin your journey to answer the following question:

"What impact did Hammurabi have on history and do you believe he was fair or cruel?"

Hammurabi Project
Suggested resources
Account info (usernames and passwords)
*Individual Projects information*

Over the Shoulder review - dating, stone ages and Mesopotamia

DELETED SCENES are password protected below. Password will be given soon. Check back later.

Mesopotamian Topic Buffet

Use the topic folders in class to complete the following note guide. You will complete this independently before reviewing and discussing the information and answers together when everyone has finished. 

Mesopotamian Topics note guide

Four problems facing ancient Mesopotamia

Early, "non-caveman" humans were beginning to emerge around five thousand years ago. They started to farm, live in one place, domesticate animals and specialize in specific tasks. Because of these positive changes, however, humans also faced problems. 

Today we uncover, attempt to solve, and learn early Mesopotamian ways of dealing with four big problems.

Group document (copy, share and store in SS folder)   Reading sections

Perspectives on History can make a big difference

By reading this scenario and thinking about who is to blame for a lunchroom fight, we will better realize the ways in which history can be and is affected by different peoples' perspectives, views and biases on events.


Lunchroom Fight

A look at ancient Mesopotamia

Zero-one Productions virtual look at the ancient capitol of Mesopotamia; the city of Ur.



Typical day in ancient Ur.

Mesopotamia interactive

Farming Revolution: Good or Bad?

Farming may not be as innocent as it seems ...

Class rundown

Farming Revolution reading

Do we like farming?

Strengths and Limitations chart

I believe Farming was ...

Otzi the Iceman

Brothers Alfons and Adrei Kennis Reconstructing Otzi

Otzi and I had a short text convo before I took it too far ... But he'll get over it. Let's hear from him and learn about his life. 

Otzi LINO PAGE

Note guide to complete with the Lino page

This man was only one of thousands of people who lived during this time period in human history, yet because of the circumstances of his death, we're able to take a very close and detailed look into his life, lifestyle and death. 

I'm sure he'd be happy to know people today are learning so much about history through studying him. 

To help you study for Paleolithic v Neolithic

BIG CHANGES

During the Paleolithic Age people were very, very basic. Their most serious concern was surviving day-to-day. While many aspects of life changed from the Paleo to Neolithic time, one of the most important was the freedom humans now had to think about other things. Let's find out how human life changed during the "new stone age."

Class reading - BIG CHANGES

Comparison chart

Stone Age ("Old" Paleolithic Era)

In 1940 the mouth of a cave was discovered. The boys and their dog believed it was the opening of a centuries old hidden treasure. What they discovered exceeded even their wildest imaginations. 

Click here to read about the Cave of Lascaux discovery and take a virtual tour. 

                          Lino Page for Paleolithic Era

"What we leave behind says a lot about us"

Using the pictures above, cooperatively work with your partner to make educated observations and inferences, then complete the table found here. There can be no definite way of saying we are right or wrong, but think critically about what each picture could tell us about the people who left it behind. 

Post-quiz personal feedback - Google form

Dating and 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

To prepare for your Dating and 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY quiz, use this presentation to study or quiz yourself so that you're prepared and demonstrate understanding. 

Working on Dating ...

Today we are developing our skill of dating ... as in events and the years in which they happened. Below I am providing you with a link to a very large website full of past events. You can choose ten events - four from BC/BCE and six from AD/CE. Add these events to a timeline. Oh, and don't forget zero.

Historical events website

Ice Bucket Challenge

End of Year Video 2013-14

Home Page screens from this year

My great students

Then v Now

Doc

The 12 Tables of Rome

Modern law is in many ways an extension or offspring to the ancient Rome law code called the 12 Tables. It's called that because they were written on twelve tablets and displayed in the forum of Roman cities around the empire. Some are good, sounding similar to something we would do ... some sound harsh and cruel.

Pompeii: The City Frozen in Time

Slideshow of pictures from/about ancient Pompeii and the destruction suffered at the hands of the rare volcanic blast of Mount Vesuvius. August 24, 79 AD.

Rome on Fire - Ten Topic day

Ancient Rome has far more to offer than we have time. Today is a chance to become knowledgeable regarding a variety of different topics. Pick up your note guide here and choose from the topics below:

Baths     Style     Legionnaires     Meals     Gladiators     Holidays
   Spartacus    Entertainment     Education     Roman Women

Julius Caesar Meets MadLib

Caesar's Palace. Little Caesar's Pizza. Orange Julius. Caesar Salad. Just four of the many things Julius Caesar had nothing to do with. But, they are most certainly in reference to him - strong, tough and history-changing leader of Rome. 

We're combining history with MadLibs today - interesting combination, I know. But it works. Get your template MadLib here. Use the answers you wrote during class to fill in the blanks. Have fun and learn ya'll.

Read Julius Caesar's autobiography to better understand his life, while preparing to make a stand tomorrow regarding whether we should consider him FAMOUS OR LAME-OUS.

Octavian story - "Before I Drink It"
Part 2 - "The Visitor"
The Truth - what we need to remember from the stories

The Punic Wars

Welcome to your Punic War command center. Everything you need for today is found on this post - links to videos, resources, information, pictures. 

Get familiar with these two names: Carthage and Hannibal. Your first step is watching a "Jing" about the Punic Wars. Click on the links to watch.

 Jing Part One      Jing Part Two


Next, view two History Channel videos about the Punic War. These videos can be seen on the links below:
War Elephants
Hannibal Crosses the Alps - but how?

Get your note guide here.

Now that you understand exactly what caused the Punic Wars, as well as effects they had, answer today's "Question of the Day." Link found here: Question of the Day

Plebeians and Patricians - Rome's social classes

In the centuries leading up to year zero, there emerged a divide among people of ancient Rome. As is often the case, the divide occurred based on wealth. Two classes, the PATRICIANS and the PLEBEIANS made up the majority of all people in Rome. 

Were these two social classes at all alike or were they vastly and utterly different? To complete the assignment, read about these two classes and identify similarities and differences.

Alexander the Great - Hero or Villain?

He changed the course of history. But so did a lot of people. Whether we should remember Alexander of Macedonia as Great or Terrible - Hero or Villain.

Read about his life, complete an application to a fictional contest deciding who in history was most awesome and then take a stance on the question: Alexander the Great - Hero or Villain?

Daily Life in Ancient Greece (Greek Culture)

Click to enlarge - is this like your day?

Select the following categories and read about six different aspect of Greek Daily Life. Read and re-read them very closely. You will need to know as much as possible in order to stay alive in today's competition.

Clothing
Slaves
Hairstyles
Houses
Dance and Weddings
Food, Toys and Pets

Greek Theatre

Theatre provided entertainment and an outlet for the Greek public to relax, laugh and maybe even cry. Unlike movies, plays, musicals or television shows today, Greek Theatre had a few specific requirements - making it very much different from our modern entertainment.

Get your note guide here. Annnnnnd ACTION!

Brain v Brawn: Athens v Sparta

The differences between ancient Athens and Sparta are as old as time - these city-states serve as an example of how power can be wielded in strikingly different ways. Athens promoted wisdom, Sparta sought military strength and courage.

Read this article to better understand the differences between these two contrasting siblings of the ancient world.

Letter from Athenian Girl
Response questions

The Minoans

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Remember and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. for the difference he made. A lot of people wanted change, but very did something. MLK is a model of peacefully pursuing what is right.

Task #3: RAFT Writing

Maybe it's a RAFT that you're clinging to for survival. Jack could have sure used a RAFT (Titanic reference). The RAFT we're making this week isn't necessarily going to save your life from freezing cold water, but it will be a unique way for you to show understanding of the Silk Road. It also wouldn't save your life against sharks. An actual raft might now even do that. Anyway, I'm getting away from the point - RAFT stands for Role, Audience, Format and Topic. Use the links below to get the rest of the information.

RAFT instructions
"Hands" example RAFT
[Txting convo] example RAFT

Requirements:                                   

Challenges - at least two challenges of traveling the silk road are included in the RAFT.

Benefits - at least two benefits of the silk road are included.

Process - it is evident (clear) that you understand the process of the silk road - how it worked.

Grammar - no errors (spelling, punctuation). Proper word choice is used.                

Length - length of RAFT is around one page - more if needed. The point is to show understanding in a unique way. Write as much as you need to accomplish this.

Task #2: Chinese Inventions

A lot of things exist. Therefore a lot of things have been invented. Some were thought up a long time ago, some recently. Today we're talking about the long ago - ancient Chinese inventions. Taking it a step further, we'll rank them in order of importance and see which one was the most impactful on history. Access your chart here. Use this website to gather some of your information.

The Eternal Army

What or who exactly is the Terra Cotta army? Watch this video to find out.