Ancient China Unit!

Learning Goal - I can analyze how the geography shaped the Ancient China civilizations

QOD - List countries in Asia.

List of Asian countries

Today, students brainstormed the countries of Asia while standing to stay active.  Next, students listened to a Podcast about the geography in China and filled in important information.  Finally, students worked on a map of Ancient China.  This will prepare them for the Silk Road/Geography assessment.  

Last day before Thanksgiving

No learning goal until Ancient China

Today, students will finish watching the Sudan refugee video.  If there is time after our discussion on the video.  The students will watch a video on the history of Thanksgiving.

Culture Shock - Lost Boys of Sudan

No learning goal until Ancient China

Today, students will finish watching a video of the Lost Boys of Sudan transitioning to living in the United States.  Students will also discuss their weekend activities.  Most students have completed their Indus Mystery paper, but there are a few stragglers who will finish today.  

Last day of the Indus Valley Unit

Learning Goal: I can recognize the aspects of technology, written language, arts, culture, government and religion as it relates to the Indus Valley.

No QOD

Today, students finished filling in their seven characteristics graphic organizer.  To transition from Indus Valley to Ancient China, students will watch a video called, "God Grew Tired of Us".  This video looks at a group of Sudan's "Lost Boys" and their life in the United States. The Ancient China unit will begin after Thanksgiving Break.

Last Day to Finish Indus Mystery

Learning Goal: I can investigate the theories behind the fall of the Indus Valley civilization

NO QOD

Today, students started class by filling in a graphic organizer for the Indus Valley.  Students will fill in the aspects of a civilization that fit with the Indus Valley.  Next, students will have class time to type, proofread and print their papers to turn in early.  All papers are due by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday.

Writing a research paper - Indus Valley

Learning goal: I can investigate the theories behind the fall of the Indus Valley 

No QOD 

Today, students started typing their Indus mystery paper.  The paper is due on Friday.  Below are the requirements discussed today.

Intro - 2-3 sentences

- what is the Indus Valley?

- what are you trying to prove?

Body - 4-5 sentences 

-support the theory

Conclusion 

- restate the theory and connect to the world

Indus Mystery Research #2

Learning Goal: I can investigate the theories behind the fall of the Indus Valley.

No QOD

Today, students started class with a current events discussion.  After the discussion, students had to rest of the mod to complete their research for the Indus Mystery paper.  The paper will be due on Friday. Students can use the following the website to research at home (www.tinyurl.com/indusmystery).

Indus Mystery Project

Learning Goal: I can investigate the theories behind how the Indus Valley fell.

No QOD

Today, students started class by watching the rest of Crash Course: Indus Valley by John Green.  This video will prepare students to begin the project.  Below is an image of the project rubric and directions. The project will be due on Friday, Nov. 20th.  Students had class time to begin researching theories.

Plan for the week
Monday and Tuesday - Research
Wednesday - Research paper examples and directions, start typing paper
Thursday - Finish typing and proofread
Friday - Extra time to complete paper

Indus Valley Quiz

Quiz Learning Goal - I can recognize the aspects of technology, art, culture, written language, religion and government as they relate to the Indus Valley

I can analyze how the geography shaped the Indus Valley

Today, students corrected a worksheet before taking the quiz.  The quiz is worth 24 points and retake will be available next week during class.  Quizzes will be handed back on Monday.

Have a great three day weekend!

Indus Valley Kahoot Review

Learning Goal - I can recognize the aspects of technology, art, culture, written language, government, and religion as they relate to the Indus Valley

NO QOD

Today, students received information on the level 4 question which will be on the quiz.  I will add it below.  Next, students participated in a Kahoot review to prepare for the quiz.  

Reminders - Indus Valley Quiz tomorrow

Quiz Question - 

10-12. The Indus Valley traded with Mesopotamia and the rest of the Ancient World.  Examine the attached map and pick the best trading route from the Indus Valley to Mesopotamia.  In your answer be sure to include what geographical features you will encounter, technology that you will need to use, and why this is the best route.  3 pts

Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History

Learning Goal - I can recognize the aspect of technology, art, culture, written language, government and religion

QOD - What were the contributions of the Indus Valley?
Drains
wells
toilets
dice
multi-story houses
chess
swastika
Great Bath

Today, students finished checking the webquest.  The webquest packet will be their main resource.  Students watched a video by John Green, called "Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History".

Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History

Quiz on Thursday - Quizlet

Analyzing the Priest King Statue

Learning Goal - I can recognize the aspects of technology, culture, art, written language, government and religion as they relate to the Indus Valley

QOD - What do you notice about the Priest-King and what does this tell you about their society?

headband
cloak with ornate flowers
bread
arm band

Today, students were put into new table teams until the end of the Ancient China unit.   First, the class checked the first half of the webquest.  Next, students had worktime to finish the webquest.  The second half will be corrected on Tuesday.  The webquest packet is the study guide for the quiz on Thursday.  Student that finish early will be allowed to review on Quizlet.

Indus Valley Quizlet

Quiz on Thursday

Indus Valley Webquest #3

Learning goal: I can recognize the aspect of technology, culture, art, government and religion.

QOD - Describe Mohenjo-Daro the planned city.

Drains

Wells

High walls

Towers 

Citadel

New homes built on old homes

Today, students will work with a partner to complete their Indus Valley Webquest assignment. It is due on Tuesday.

Indus Valley Webquest Day 2

Learning Goals:
I can recognize the aspects of technology, culture, written language, arts, religion and government.

I can analyze how the geography shaped the Indus Valley

QOD - What was the impact of the Himalayan Mountains on the Indus Valley?

Fresh water every spring from flooding mountains and glaciers

Today, students had more work time on their Indus Valley webquest, which is due on Tuesday.  Students also received their Egypt test scores and discussed possible retakes for students next week.

Indus Valley Webquest

Today, students began a new unit on the Indus Valley. This will be a short unit.  The Webquest they started today will be the main resource for the Indus Valley.  It will take the rest of the week to complete.  

Learning goals for the unit -

I can analyze how the geography shaped the Indus Valley.

I can recognize the aspect of technology, written language, culture, art, religion and government as it relates to the Indus Valley.

I can investigated the theories leading to the fall of the Indus Valley civilization.

Ancient Egypt Test Day

Students were tested over the following learning goals today:

-       I can analyze how the geography shaped Egyptian civilization.

-        I can explain the forms of government used in Egypt.

-       I can recognize the aspects of technology, written language, culture, and arts as they relate to Egypt.

-        I can interpret the impact religion had on daily life in Egypt.

Ancient Egypt Kahoot Review

Today, students will participate in a Kahoot review using a device to prepare for the test on Tuesday.  There will also be time to discuss the test and finish completing their Assessment Review.  Students will begin the Indus Valley unit on Wednesday.

Reminder - Test Day on Tuesday!!!