Today in SS 11/6

Learning Goal:
-Describe the geography of the Fertile Crescent.
-Explain the role of geographic features in the growth of cities.  

Activities:
Most Valuable Points from Section 1
Section 1 Quiz (With Page #s)

Homework:
-Finish Section 1 Quiz (With Page #s)

Today in SS 3/4

Learning Goals:
Describe important contributions to art, architecture and drama.
Outline the development of Greek religion and philosophy.
Explain the roles of Pericles and Socrates.

Vocab:
Tribute
Immortal
Philosopher
Tragedy

Activities:
Section 2 Pizza Wheel

Homework:NONE

Today in SS 2/7

Learning Goals:
~Describe methods Shi Huangdi used to unify China.
~Explain the effect Shi Huangdi had on Chinese culture.
~Summarize the reasons for the long reign of the Han dynasty.

Vocab:
Currency
Warlord

Activities:
Section 3 Window Pane Summary
Section 3 Quiz

Homework:
Finish Section 3 Quiz

Today in Social Studies 12/14

Learning Goals:
Label a model of the Nile River identifying important aspects of Egyptian culture and geography.
Describe how ancient Egyptians lived, ate, dressed and worked.

Vocab:
Pharaoh
Dynasty
Regent
Hatshepsut
Thutmose III

Did You Know:
Textbook Pages 67-72
NYSTROM Atlas

Activities:
Finish labeling salt map
Section 2 Quiz (In Class)
Finish Horrible Histories

Homework:
None