Ancient Mesopotamia Preview

Mesopotamia is given credit for being the first civilization - a complex society with laws, religion, government, arts, writing. 

Watch this video to complete this basic "3,2,1" note guide - access note guide here.

As usual, make a copy and save it in your SS folder.

We believe farming was . . .

Farming has surely left a mark on human history. The question is whether the good outweighs the bad. Strengths and limitations accompany most things that happen in life. Your task today is to write a response to the prompt here and defend your response. 

Write in a way that would squash any thoughts of disagreeing with you. This is worth 20 points.

Follow these steps to begin and end the assignment:
    - Make a copy of the prompt link (above) and place in it your social studies folder
    - Only one group member needs to do this
    - List names on top of prompt document
    - Complete writing prompt and defend you and your group member's response
    - Don't save, share or do anything else - google takes care of the rest

Do we like Farming . . . ?

Roughly 10,000 years ago, the world experienced a great shift. I say great to mean large and significant, not necessarily great meaning 'good.'

With your partners, read and discuss the changes which took place during the Farming Revolution - click here for document. Following the document, view the Prezi above. Again, discuss your thoughts. 

Charts: p2 chart, p4 chart, p5 chart, p9 chart

When you have read, viewed and discussed, complete this chart together to organize your thoughts regarding whether or not this great shift was a strength (good) or limitation (bad). Access chart here - make a copy and share with partners. You may then all edit at the same time.

Good luck to your group.

Save/Download our New Logo

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Student-created logo for this year. Click on the picture to make it large, then save and set as profile picture, background, etc. 

#63Forever.

Sometimes you just have to SHOW OFF

How can YOUR knowledge stand out?

Sometimes it's OK to show off. Today is one of those days. Be confident and proud of your learning. The more you can demonstrate what you've learned, the more you'll excel. 

Click here to access our Paleolithic and Neolithic Age comparison quiz (make a copy, drag into SS folder).

Ötzi the Iceman

This is a little too real actually. . . 

Around 4,000-5,000 years ago, a man whose name we do not know, set off on a journey. Where he was going and what he was doing, we also do not know. What we know is he died. His body was buried in several feet of snow and ice. Left for thousands of years. His body never saw the light of sun; because he was completely buried, his body mummified and became preserved. Everyday belongings such as axe, knife, pouch and shoes were also found perfectly in-tact. Only for a short time, possibly a day or two, the snow melted enough to reveal the body, and it was found. . . !

Begin your WebQuest through the eyes of a detective. Try to figure out how and why Ötzi the Iceman was killed. While doing so, you may unlock other secrets about the distant human past. Good luck. 

Begin by reading the Ötzi Letter here.

Access the Lino page for Ötzi here.

Make a copy of the WebQuest here. 
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Canvas Free Write - when you have completed your WebQuest, open your social studies "canvas" and answer this prompt: What interests me most about Ötzi the Iceman is . . . 

'Paperless'

Watch as 6th grade social studies students say "goodbye" to paper. 

KS Logo Contest 2013-14

Here are this year's 19 KnowStrength logo contest entries - view them and decide which are deserving of your votes. You each get two votes. You can vote for two different logos or give one logo both of you votes. When you have decided, write the logo number and your name on a slip of paper and place it in the pumpkin. 

Today is Constitution Day - September 17

Preamble - Click to Enlarge

Today is Constitution Day. Our constitution gives you freedom, it guarantees you can grow up to be whoever you want to be. America is the model of countries all around the world - over 230 years old, our nation is looked to for guidance, protection and safety by thousands of people every day. 

The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the Preamble - can you figure out what it says by looking at the picture to the left? Click on it to make it bigger. 

Happy Constitution Day

What's happening in Syria?

Once you have done some research and learning on your own, share your findings, opinions and any other information on this google doc. 

Watch how easy learning is when we do it together. #63Forever

BIG CHANGES: Paleo -> Neo

BrainPop - "Agricultural Revolution" - watch above. 

Neolithic Age Note Guide - click here. 

Big Changes - Neolithic Age - click here. 

Paleo -> Neo Comparison Chart - (make a copy of this into your own SS folder)
period 2 click here.                           period 5 click here.
period 4 click here.                           period 9 click here. 
Comparison of Stone Ages Reading - click here. (Read this to complete chart)

1. After watching the Agricultural Revolution BrainPop, identify two PROS and two CONS of the Ag. Rev. into your "Canvas."

2. Begin filling in your chart comparing the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages of prehistory. Use your note guides, your knowledge and other resources to accomplish this. 

Paleolithic Age

Mr. Klumper's Stone Age Ancestor

Known also as the "Old Stone Age" - the Paleolithic Age of history reveals many interesting, startling and unbelievable events of the past. Join together as we journey thousands of years ago to explore the beginnings of human history.

To access our Lino page for the Paleolithic Age - click here.
Share your thoughts about the Paleolithic Age by clicking here and writing 1 paragraph (include 1 PRO and 1 CON).