Twitter Assignment

Your mission...if you choose to accept it (which you really don't have a choice, because it's a graded assignment:):

-Post (as a comment to this blog post) one of your Ancient Egypt Twitter posts from our assignment earlier this week.  As earlier stated, make sure it is school appropriate. Include your Twitter name, your post and at least one hashtag.

-Comment on at least two other twitter posts...as if you were a historical figure from the time.  For instance, Tutmes might comment on a Hatshepsut post.  Once again, your comment absolutely must be school appropriate. If in doubt...leave it out!

 -Make sure your Twitter post and comments are NOT anonymous.


This is due before class tomorrow (Friday).  Have fun! :)

Ancient Egypt "Playbook"

Here is what you definitely should know for tomorrow's assessment:

Ancient Egyptian Achievements-
Have an understanding and be able to give examples of achievements made in:
   -Science
   -Math
   -Medicine
   -Architecture

Definitions-
    -Oasis
    -Dynasty
    -Papyrus
    -Monotheism
    -Polytheism
    -Scribe

 Important People-
   -Hatshepsut
   -Amenhotep
   -Tutankhamen
   -Menes
   -The Hyskos
   -Ramses II
  -Thutmose III (Tutmes)

The Nile-
     -Understand the physical characteristics of the river (More than just that "it's big")
     -Know the "natural advantages" of the Nile Valley

That is all for now...good luck, and come prepared!

Ancient Egypt Video-Engineering an Empire

Here is a link to the video we watched and took notes on in class earlier this week.  Remember, there are 6 segments to this video--the link is for part 1.

Playbook-1st Assessment

Have an understanding of:

   -Anthropologist
   -Archaeologist
   -hominids
   -domestication
   -division of labor
   -irrigation
   -artisans
   -agriculture


-What are some differences between Neanderthals and Cromagnon?
-How did irrigation lead to the need for government?
-Know the 4 early river valley civilizations and their locations.


That is all for now...Remember:  Color Wars tomorrow!

Frayer Model

Here is a copy of the Frayer Model that we've been using in class.  Remember, you need six of these by Friday (Assignment #2)

First Homework Assignment:

Here is your first assignment for World History this semester:

Please respond to this post so that I know you found the blog and know how to post a comment:

If you could only have one breakfast cereal for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Once an answer is used, it cannot be used again...first come/first serve!  So make sure you read through the responses so that you don't use a cereal that's already been mentioned! :)

Welcome to World History!

Welcome to World History!
I will be using this blog to keep students and parents updated with what is happening in this class. I will be posting daily lessons, including PowerPoints from class discussions, as well as documents and assignments.

The calendar (scroll down) shows daily class topics, due dates, and quiz and test dates.

There are a number of online resources that will help you in this class, including online practice quizzes, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions. Students and parents can always email me!

Thanks, and I am looking forward to the school year!