Today we are reading sections of the Code of Hammurabi and relating it to modern laws. Unit test coming up next week!
Today we watched From Nomads to Farmers, an introduction to the Mesopotamian civilization. If you missed today, watch the video (it can be found on YouTube) and do the viewing guide on the Mesopotamian page found here.
With the Neolithic Revolution guiding nomads into a life of farming in cities, Mesopotamia was able to develop many new technologies that hunters and gatherers had no time for. Staple crops, harnessing fire, and innovative thinking allowed for the Sumerians to become the cradle of civilization. Math Bingo for our math facts review today!
Hunters and gatherers struggled to survive due to inconsistent access to food sources. Many of these food sources (like the mammoths) weren't going to happily be eaten. The Neolithic Revolution (the transition to farming) can be credited as a stepping stone to civilization.
For many of the Stone Age hunter-gatherers, survival meant spending all of your time looking for food. Today we are looking at the Lascaux cave in France and the artwork depicting what was important in their lives. The mammoth in the room will finally be addressed!
An early human named Otzi was found in the European Alps after portions became visible from the ice and snow. We viewed sections of "Death of the Iceman" to understand what his life might have been like.
In preparation for Wednesday's topic of Otzi the Iceman, we took a look at ice blocks with frozen artifacts. Without damaging the contents, we separated the artifacts from the ice using some very fancy tools.
Today we looked at the role of archaeologists in understanding the past (especially prehistory- the era before writing was developed). To help with this, we viewed the PBS episode of SciGirls where they visit a Southern Utah Fremont site and participate in the excavation. We also looked at the ideas of B.C./A.D. and the newer terminology B.C.E./C.E.
Test scores looked very good! I am saving the tests to be shown at parent/teacher conferences (first week of October). A score of 3 means they mastered the material, less than a 3 means they will be given a little more practice. Grades can be viewed online by going to the school or district webpages and clicking the link.
Geography test today. Scores on the test will be posted (hopefully) by 5 pm in the gradebook. Log in at the school webpage to view grades.
Today we reviewed for our continents and geography test. Check the geography page for more information.
Today's topic was continents and oceans. Test coming Thursday! We will review for the test tomorrow.
In preparation for Thursday's unit test, we looked at the continents and oceans of the globe. Remember the 7: Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. The four oceans to remember: Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian.
Today we are exploring some background information about the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and crash site in Pennsylvania. Remember the 9/11 interview is due today!
Our worksheet is done. We will review the concepts and cover continents next week before the test. Please join Remind on the disclosure if you want a reminder about the test date for next week.
The latitude and longitude worksheet is available for download on the Geography unit page. The concept can be difficult but we are getting it!
Today we start the geography unit, which will focus on the continents and oceans of the globe, as well as latitude/longitude. For those who have mentioned they will be gone on Friday, here is a preview of the foldable. The vocabulary PowerPoint can be found in the Geography unit on the Social Studies page.
Connecting to the story of Philippe Petit, the tightrope walker who spent an hour walking between the Twin Towers in New York City in 1974, we discussed what makes history. Ultimately, history happens but is only remembered when it is recorded.
After a brief review of class procedures and a self-introduction, we previewed some of the key concepts of the civilizations to be covered this year. Disclosures are due back tomorrow!
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