Bell Work: All Countries of Western Europe Map Intro
Continue Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt slides 18-19
Epic of Gilgamesh – Watch “Epic of Gilgamesh An Animation” about 11 min.
You will learn about Mesopotamian artistic achievements.
6-9.WHC.
Tues.
10/24
Bell Work: Mesopotamian Achievements (oops! Should have been Writing)
Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt 2 slides 1-4, lead into Hammurabi’s code
Have students get into their “civilization” groups. Present Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt 2 slides 5-12 one slide at a time, giving groups a chance to discuss and write down their answers and then share them with the class.
You will learn about the first written code of law.
6-9.WHC.
Wed.
10/25
Bell Work: Law
Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt 2 slides 13-14
Lawmakers Activity - Have groups write codes of law for the civilizations they previously created.
Present rules to the class and discuss purpose of laws
You will understand how the development of laws help define a civilization.
6-9.WHC.1.6.3
Thurs.
10/26
Bell Work: Punishment
Bell Work: All Countries of Western Europe Review Map
Finish Lawmakers Activity and present to class
You will understand how the development of laws help define a civilization.
6-9.WHC.1.6.3
Fri.
10/27
Bell Work: study for map quiz
All Countries of Western Europe Map Quiz
Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt 2 slides 15-16
You will learn about later peoples of the Fertile Crescent.
6-9.WHC.1.6.3
Date
Activities and Assignments
Daily Objectives and Standards
Mon.
10/30
Bell Work: Assyrians
Empires of Mesopotamia Ppt 2 slides 17-22, Assyrians
Introduce Countries and Capitals list #2
You will learn about later peoples of the Fertile Crescent.
King Tut’s death http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/king-tuts-tomb
Exploring Egypt II Ppt slide 16-17, Mummy’s Curse Do The Mummy’s Curse: Fact or Fiction activity in groups (Most groups didn’t have time to discuss the fact or fiction, so made the bell work for Monday.)
You will learn about King Tut’s life, death, and the discovery of his tomb.
Tues.
12/5
Substitute
Research the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World Activity
You will learn about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
Wed.
12/6
Substitute
In groups (or individually), have students research about these famous pharaohs: Menes, Khufu, Ramses II, Hatshepsut, and Cleopatra. Pages numbers containing information about them are: Menes 281-282, Khufu (none), Ramses II 293 and 297, Hatshepsut 292, and Cleopatra 355.
You will research about famous Egyptian pharaohs.
Thurs.
12/7
Bell Work: Mummy’s Curse
Horrible Histories Real Tomb Raiders, Scary Stories The Curse
Have students provide information about the pharaohs that they learned from their research before putting the info up on the slide.
You will research about famous Egyptian pharaohs.
Fri.
12/8
Bell Work: Hatshepsut
Exploring Ancient Egypt Part 3 Ppt slides 1-8, Old, Middle, New Kingdoms, Famous Pharaohs.
Horrible Histories Cleopatra’s Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al5NxDmPdrs&index=6&list=PLwE2NxuQmGw5taiW5lhLKPqi5eOg0gi0-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoBXrEGqsMY
Repack mummies
You will learn about accomplishments of the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
