Unit 2: Lesson 8 The 4 Main Ancient River Civilizations Overview

• I can record information about ancient civilizations.
• I can make comparisons between the 4 main ancient river civilizations to see how they are similar and how they are different 
• I can name and locate the 4 main ancient river civilizations on a world map.

The 4 Main Ancient River Civilizations

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

4. _________________________

1. Mesopotamia

2. Egypt

3. Indus Valley

4. China

Unit 2: Lesson 4 - Early Humans 11/5/14

Quiz: Timeline Vocabulary

• I can record notes about Early Human Civilizations.
• I can understand the difference between the Neolithic and Paleolithic Ages. 
• I can make inferences about human advances & innovations during the Neolithic Age.

Homework: Write a paragraph explaining in your own words how the 3 big human advances changed early civilizations. 

Lesson #14 - Review for Geography Unit Assessment

Today we will be reviewing 

for our Geography assessment 

that we will be taking on 

Monday, October 27.  

Geography is the study of the __________________________

How many continents on planet Earth?_______

Name them.

________________________________________

How many oceans?________

Name them.

________________________________________

How many Hemispheres? ________

Name them.

________________________________________

How many years are in a decade? _______
How many years are in a ‘score’? _______
How many years are in a century? _______
How many years are in a millennium? _______

Work in your Triad Groups to complete the Review Packet of information. I will be collecting them tomorrow and taking them as a homework grade. 

Lesson #11 - Ye Old Pumpkin Patch

For Lesson 11

I can collaborate effectively using the Triad Talk Expectations.

I can plot coordinates on a grid using Latitude and Longitude.

Directions:
The following coordinates are the midpoints of each of ten pumpkins that are found in the pumpkin patch. Plot the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch by using the latitude and longitude coordinates below. After plotting the pumpkins, decorate the pumpkin patch as you wish. However, while decorating make sure that the latitude and longitude point plotted can be seen on the pumpkin. The example below shows what a sample pumpkin may look like. 

Homework: Finish Ye Olde Pumpkin Patch
This assignment will be collected for a grade.

• Each properly plotted pumpkin is worth 10 points

Lesson #10 - Latitude and Longitude Puzzles

For Lesson 10

• I can use my knowledge of Latitude and Longitude to solve a map puzzle.
• I can place coordinates on a grid to mark points on a map.

Directions:

• Choose one of the Latitude and Longitude Puzzles.
• Use the Coordinate pairs to mark points on the map. 
• Connect the point in numerical order to solve the puzzle.

Puzzle #1

Puzzle #2

Lesson #7 Using Historical Maps & Resource Maps

• I can read information from a resource map & from a historical map.
• I can use a map key to discuss Mexico’s resources and Indian Empires.
• I can use my World textbook as a reference source when responding in writing. 

Directions: 
1. Read pages G4-G11 in your World textbook.
2. Read pages 12 & 13 in your World textbook.
3. Fill in each blank to complete the note taking worksheet. 
4. Respond to the questions on page 3 & 5.

Lesson #5 Using Intermediate & Cardinal Directions to Locate Countries on a Map of Europe

9/25/14

• I can collaborate effectively using the Triad Talk Expectations
• I can use intermediate and cardinal directions to locate countries on a map of Europe.
• I can complete the assignment in a timely manner.

Directions:
Use the map of Europe on page R6 in your ‘World’ textbook to locate the counties described. Continue to move from one country to the next, following the directions. As you arrive in each new country, write the name of the country on the line provided.