Password: ocmsls Directions: Read Pages 108 - 115 of your Social Studies World Text book Use the Note Taking Packet to help you record important information from each section of the text.
Directions: Watch the video and then answer the key questions on loose leaf.
Key Questions: 1. What does the word 'mesopotamia' mean? 2. Describe a city-state. 3. What is a Ziggurat? 4. Who could speak to the gods? 5. Name the 2 rivers that Mesopotamia was located in between? 6. What was the name of their writing system? 7. What kinds of things did they write down? 8. Name the 3 important things writing did ? 9. Who was Hammurabi? 10. Tell me about Hammurabi's law code. 11. Why were early civilizations always located on a river, or a source of fresh water?
What are some of the things we know about the Indus Valley Civilization? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What is one of the theories about why the Indus Valley civilization ended?
"Religion is one of the most interesting parts of the human experience. The earliest religions were born from our own curiosity and creative thinking. Later more complex religions developed in the four ancient civilizations. The major modern world religions discussed here have developed from earlier belief systems and have changed over time."
What is religion? What is a spiritual tradition?
Religion is all or some of the attributes described below. Religion is different for different people and cultures. Some religion is so much a part of the culture of a given people that it is not so much a formal religion, but simply the spiritual aspects of that culture or group - the spiritual traditions which help define it. This is especially true of the indigenous traditions of a geographical area.
a way of explaining the mysteries of life
how the world was created
why it was created
why there is life and death
what happens when people die
why there is suffering
a way of explaining a supreme power or absolute power, whether impersonal or personal, nameable or not
a way of explaining who or what created the world and all the living beings
a way of describing a dimension beyond the physical world -- the spiritual world
a way of explaining how to lead a good life on Earth and in an afterlife
these codes of behavior are often written in sacred documents or passed down through oral tradition
a way of worshiping the creator(s) or spiritual beings who are believed to have power over the world and people's lives and/or a way of paying respects and drawing inspiration from spiritual leaders
worship often includes prayers of thanks, prayers of hopes, prayers of supplication
people often worship a god (Monotheistic) or gods (Polytheistic)
worship often happens in sacred places and spaces
worship often includes ceremonies and rituals conducted by spiritual guides
worship often involves sacred objects and images A way of joining with others as a spiritual community
religions and other spiritual traditions often celebrate festivals or holy days and have special calendars that mark the important historical events in the evolution of the religion
religions and spiritual traditions include both private and public worship and practice
some spiritual practices do not involve worshipping a god or gods but are introspective and draw on the practitioner's own ability to be responsible for his/her spiritual path
I can use friendly letter format to write a Postcard to the teacher.
I can use accurate details to describe life in either the Paleolithic or Neolithic Age.
I can create a postcard using detailed images depicting either the Neolithic or Paleolithic Stone Age.
Directions for today: (Day 2)
Choose a stone age you would like to visit
Use your Social Studies notes, along with the paleolithic/Neolithic images, to create a first draft of your friendly letter on loose leaf paper. (You do)
Create a plan, or rough sketch, for the front of your postcard. (You do)
Conference with the teacher about your writing. (We do)
Create a final copy of your friendly letter using the template below. Be sure to skip lines and write neatly.
Use colored pencils and markers to create the front of your postcard on white printer paper. Be sure you refer back to the criteria for the project.
Homework: Finish the front and back of your postcard project. We will assemble them tomorrow.
I can create a postcard with images depicting either the Neolithic Age or the Paleolithic Age.
I can use friendly letter format to write a “Postcard” entry as though I was visiting one of the early human civilizations we have studied.
Directions for today:
Start planning out your writing.
Create a first draft on loose leaf paper.
Be sure you include all the criteria
Conference with a peer.
Then conference with an adult.
While you are waiting to conference with a teacher work on a plan for the front of your postcard.
Homework: Finish all of the planning for your postcard. Your friendly letter draft should be completed as well as the rough sketch of your illustration(with Labels) for the front
As a whole group watch the video about one of the BIG HUMAN ADVANCES we discussed yesterday, known as the Agricultural Revolution.
With your Table Group, create a list of things you learned from the video.
Be ready to share your list with the group.
What we Learned about the Agricultural Revolution
Activity #2
Directions: In small groups, read “ A Discovery in the Alps” on Pages 33 - 37 in your World textbook. Discuss as a whole group: 1. What are some of the things that archeologist Konrad Spindler learned from the Iceman? 2. Do you think the Iceman lived during the Paleolithic Age or Neolithic Age? What evidence makes you think that way. Hint Hint: Look in your notes from yesterday!
I can record information 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.
Key Questions: When was the Paleolithic Age? When was the Neolithic Age?
What was life like for people living during each of these ages? What 3 Big human advances made it possible for early civilizations to develop? (Social Studies Notebook)
Directions: 1. Read “Where Does Halloween Come From?" with the members of your Table. 2. Complete the 4 comprehension questions on the back of the page. 3. Underline the evidence within the text that helped you come up with your answer. 4. Be ready to share your thoughts on the following questions.
Why is it important to understand where customs and traditions come from?
Why is important to learn about the history of things like Halloween, etc?
Why is it important to learn about things that happened long ago?
I can use my knowledge of chronological order, along with my timeline data, to create a timeline involving events from my own life.
Directions to Create Your Own Timeline
1. Use a ruler to draw every line! 2. Be sure you number your timeline with equal intervals between dates. 3. Accurately place your events in the appropriate spot. 4. Label each event. Include a small illustration to go with each event. 5. Write as clearly as you can. 6. Your timeline MUST have a title, and at least 10 events. 7. See the timeline of Benjamin Franklin’s life below as an example of what your timeline should look like.
